LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,508 km
6,529 miles
PHL
Philadelphia
United States
Distance
10,508 km
6,529 mi / 5,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
310°
northwest

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LAD PHL
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Philadelphia International Airport
IATA Code LAD PHL
ICAO Code FNLU KPHL
City Luanda Philadelphia
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 243 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 39.870000, -75.240000

Luanda (LAD) to Philadelphia (PHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, United States is 10,508 kilometers (6,529 miles / 5,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 13:11 in Luanda, it's 07:11 in Philadelphia. With a 6-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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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