LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,478 km
7,753 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
12,478 km
7,753 mi / 6,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
297°
west northwest

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LAD RFG
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code LAD RFG
ICAO Code FNLU KRFG
City Luanda Refugio
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 28.300000, -97.300000

Luanda (LAD) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 12,478 kilometers (7,753 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 13:14 in Luanda, it's 06:14 in Refugio. 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 Refugio (RFG) 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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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