LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,666 km
7,870 miles
PHP
Philip
United States
Distance
12,666 km
7,870 mi / 6,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
314°
northwest

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LAD PHP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Philip Airport
IATA Code LAD PHP
ICAO Code FNLU KPHP
City Luanda Philip
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Denver
Elevation 243 ft 2,209 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 44.050000, -101.600000

Luanda (LAD) to Philip (PHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Philip Airport (PHP) in Philip, United States is 12,666 kilometers (7,870 miles / 6,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 23:21 in Luanda, it's 15:21 in Philip. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,966 feet between the two airports. Philip Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Philip (PHP) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 79° (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 Philip Airport (PHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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