LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,658 km
8,487 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
13,658 km
8,487 mi / 7,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD RIF
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD RIF
ICAO Code FNLU KRIF
City Luanda Richfield
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Denver
Elevation 243 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 38.730000, -112.100000

Luanda (LAD) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 13,658 kilometers (8,487 miles / 7,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 20:44 in Luanda, it's 12:44 in Richfield. With a 8-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 5,075 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal 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 Richfield (RIF) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 74° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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