LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,366 km
8,927 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
14,366 km
8,927 mi / 7,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
309°
northwest

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LAD MIT
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code LAD MIT
ICAO Code FNLU KMIT
City Luanda Shafter
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 425 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 35.510000, -119.190000

Luanda (LAD) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 14,366 kilometers (8,927 miles / 7,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 14:34 in Luanda, it's 05:34 in Shafter. 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 Shafter (MIT) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 70° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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