LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,682 km
7,259 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
11,682 km
7,259 mi / 6,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD RFD
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code LAD RFD
ICAO Code FNLU KRFD
City Luanda Chicago/Rockford
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 742 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 42.200000, -89.100000

Luanda (LAD) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 11,682 kilometers (7,259 miles / 6,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 14:22 in Luanda, it's 07:22 in Chicago/Rockford. 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 Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 88° (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 Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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