LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,703 km
8,515 miles
WAA
Wales
United States
Distance
13,703 km
8,515 mi / 7,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
north

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LAD WAA
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Wales Airport
IATA Code LAD WAA
ICAO Code FNLU PAIW
City Luanda Wales
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Anchorage
Elevation 243 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 65.620000, -168.090000

Luanda (LAD) to Wales (WAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Wales Airport (WAA) in Wales, United States is 13,703 kilometers (8,515 miles / 7,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 20:38 in Luanda, it's 10:38 in Wales. 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 Wales (WAA) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Wales Airport (WAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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