LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,429 km
8,345 miles
RDB
Red Dog
United States
Distance
13,429 km
8,345 mi / 7,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
358°
north

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LAD RDB
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Red Dog Airport
IATA Code LAD RDB
ICAO Code FNLU PADG
City Luanda Red Dog
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Nome
Elevation 243 ft 969 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 68.030000, -162.900000

Luanda (LAD) to Red Dog (RDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Red Dog Airport (RDB) in Red Dog, United States is 13,429 kilometers (8,345 miles / 7,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 16:54 in Luanda, it's 06:54 in Red Dog. 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 Red Dog (RDB) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 4° (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 Red Dog Airport (RDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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