LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,172 km
7,563 miles
SPW
Spencer
United States
Distance
12,172 km
7,563 mi / 6,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SPW
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Spencer Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD SPW
ICAO Code FNLU KSPW
City Luanda Spencer
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 1,339 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 43.170000, -95.200000

Luanda (LAD) to Spencer (SPW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) in Spencer, United States is 12,172 kilometers (7,563 miles / 6,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 11:10 in Luanda, it's 04:10 in Spencer. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,096 feet between the two airports. Spencer Municipal Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Spencer (SPW) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 84° (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 Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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