LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,422 km
8,961 miles
PTU
Platinum
United States
Distance
14,422 km
8,961 mi / 7,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

LAD PTU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Platinum Airport
IATA Code LAD PTU
ICAO Code FNLU PAPM
City Luanda Platinum
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Anchorage
Elevation 243 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 59.020000, -161.830000

Luanda (LAD) to Platinum (PTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Platinum Airport (PTU) in Platinum, United States is 14,422 kilometers (8,961 miles / 7,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 17:25 in Luanda, it's 07:25 in Platinum. 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 Platinum (PTU) 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 Platinum Airport (PTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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