LAD
Luanda
Angola
17,594 km
10,933 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
17,594 km
10,933 mi / 9,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
26°
north northeast

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LAD MDY
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code LAD MDY
ICAO Code FNLU PMDY
City Luanda Midway Atoll
Country Angola UM
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Midway
Elevation 243 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 28.200000, -177.380000

Luanda (LAD) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 17,594 kilometers (10,933 miles / 9,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Luanda, it's 16:43 in Midway Atoll. With a 12-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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