LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,075 km
7,503 miles
SZL
Knob Noster
United States
Distance
12,075 km
7,503 mi / 6,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
308°
northwest

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LAD SZL
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Whiteman Afb Airport
IATA Code LAD SZL
ICAO Code FNLU KSZL
City Luanda Knob Noster
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 871 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 38.730000, -93.550000

Luanda (LAD) to Knob Noster (SZL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) in Knob Noster, United States is 12,075 kilometers (7,503 miles / 6,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 20:46 in Luanda, it's 13:46 in Knob Noster. 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.

The return flight from Knob Noster (SZL) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 86° (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 Whiteman Afb Airport (SZL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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