LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,362 km
6,439 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
10,362 km
6,439 mi / 5,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
295°
west northwest

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LAD RSD
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code LAD RSD
ICAO Code FNLU MYER
City Luanda Rock Sound
Country Angola Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Nassau
Elevation 243 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 24.900000, -76.180000

Luanda (LAD) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 10,362 kilometers (6,439 miles / 5,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Bahamas. 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 14:13 in Luanda, it's 08:13 in Rock Sound. 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 Rock Sound (RSD) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 98° (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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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