LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,477 km
8,996 miles
SUU
Fairfield
United States
Distance
14,477 km
8,996 mi / 7,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SUU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Travis Afb Airport
IATA Code LAD SUU
ICAO Code FNLU KSUU
City Luanda Fairfield
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 63 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 38.260000, -121.920000

Luanda (LAD) to Fairfield (SUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Travis Afb Airport (SUU) in Fairfield, United States is 14,477 kilometers (8,996 miles / 7,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 14:20 in Luanda, it's 05:20 in Fairfield. With a 9-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 Fairfield (SUU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 66° (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 Travis Afb Airport (SUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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