LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,874 km
7,999 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
12,874 km
7,999 mi / 6,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD STK
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD STK
ICAO Code FNLU KSTK
City Luanda Sterling
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Denver
Elevation 243 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 40.610000, -103.260000

Luanda (LAD) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 12,874 kilometers (7,999 miles / 6,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 15:52 in Luanda, it's 07:52 in Sterling. 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 3,795 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Sterling (STK) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 79° (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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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