LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,599 km
8,450 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
13,599 km
8,450 mi / 7,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
305°
northwest

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LAD SOW
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code LAD SOW
ICAO Code FNLU KSOW
City Luanda Show Low
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Phoenix
Elevation 243 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 34.270000, -110.010000

Luanda (LAD) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 13,599 kilometers (8,450 miles / 7,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 22:33 in Luanda, it's 14:33 in Show Low. 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 6,173 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional 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 Show Low (SOW) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 78° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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