LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,764 km
6,689 miles
RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Distance
10,764 km
6,689 mi / 5,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD RDU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA Code LAD RDU
ICAO Code FNLU KRDU
City Luanda Raleigh/Durham
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 243 ft 435 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 35.880000, -78.790000

Luanda (LAD) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 10,764 kilometers (6,689 miles / 5,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 14:32 in Luanda, it's 08:32 in Raleigh/Durham. With a 6-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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 96° (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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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