LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,311 km
8,892 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
14,311 km
8,892 mi / 7,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD WJF
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code LAD WJF
ICAO Code FNLU KWJF
City Luanda Lancaster
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 34.740000, -118.220000

Luanda (LAD) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 14,311 kilometers (8,892 miles / 7,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 00:56 in Luanda, it's 15:56 in Lancaster. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,108 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 72° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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