LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,208 km
8,829 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
14,208 km
8,829 mi / 7,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD RBF
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code LAD RBF
ICAO Code FNLU KL35
City Luanda Big Bear City
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 34.260000, -116.860000

Luanda (LAD) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 14,208 kilometers (8,829 miles / 7,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 13:55 in Luanda, it's 04:55 in Big Bear City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,509 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 73° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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