LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,962 km
8,676 miles
VDZ
Valdez
United States
Distance
13,962 km
8,676 mi / 7,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD VDZ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Valdez Pioneer Field
IATA Code LAD VDZ
ICAO Code FNLU PAVD
City Luanda Valdez
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Anchorage
Elevation 243 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 61.130000, -146.240000

Luanda (LAD) to Valdez (VDZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) in Valdez, United States is 13,962 kilometers (8,676 miles / 7,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 08:17 in Luanda, it's 22:17 in Valdez. With a 10-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 Valdez (VDZ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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