LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,408 km
8,953 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
14,408 km
8,953 mi / 7,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
312°
northwest

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LAD MER
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code LAD MER
ICAO Code FNLU KMER
City Luanda Atwater
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 190 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 37.400000, -120.600000

Luanda (LAD) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 14,408 kilometers (8,953 miles / 7,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 United States. 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 16:59 in Luanda, it's 07:59 in Atwater. With a 9-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 Atwater (MER) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). 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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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