LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,866 km
6,131 miles
MDS
Middle Caicos
TC
Distance
9,866 km
6,131 mi / 5,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD MDS
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Middle Caicos Airport
IATA Code LAD MDS
ICAO Code FNLU MBMC
City Luanda Middle Caicos
Country Angola TC
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 243 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 21.830000, -71.800000

Luanda (LAD) to Middle Caicos (MDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) in Middle Caicos, TC is 9,866 kilometers (6,131 miles / 5,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Angola with TC. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:03 in Luanda, it's 10:03 in Middle Caicos. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Middle Caicos (MDS) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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