LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,075 km
7,503 miles
POE
Fort Polk
United States
Distance
12,075 km
7,503 mi / 6,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
300°
west northwest

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LAD POE
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Maks Army Air Field
IATA Code LAD POE
ICAO Code FNLU KPOE
City Luanda Fort Polk
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 330 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 31.000000, -93.200000

Luanda (LAD) to Fort Polk (POE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Maks Army Air Field (POE) in Fort Polk, United States is 12,075 kilometers (7,503 miles / 6,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 11:12 in Luanda, it's 04:12 in Fort Polk. With a 7-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 Fort Polk (POE) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 89° (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 Maks Army Air Field (POE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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