LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,795 km
8,572 miles
MOS
Elim
United States
Distance
13,795 km
8,572 mi / 7,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

LAD MOS
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Moses Point Airport
IATA Code LAD MOS
ICAO Code FNLU KMOS
City Luanda Elim
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Nome
Elevation 243 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 64.700000, -162.060000

Luanda (LAD) to Elim (MOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Moses Point Airport (MOS) in Elim, United States is 13,795 kilometers (8,572 miles / 7,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 23:08 in Luanda, it's 13:08 in Elim. With a 10-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 Elim (MOS) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Moses Point Airport (MOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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