LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,150 km
8,792 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
14,150 km
8,792 mi / 7,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD NJK
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code LAD NJK
ICAO Code FNLU KNJK
City Luanda El Centro
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft -43 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 32.800000, -115.700000

Luanda (LAD) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 14,150 kilometers (8,792 miles / 7,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 00:09 in Luanda, it's 15:09 in El Centro. 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 El Centro (NJK) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 75° (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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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