LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,311 km
7,650 miles
XMD
Madison
United States
Distance
12,311 km
7,650 mi / 6,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD XMD
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Madison Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD XMD
ICAO Code FNLU KMDS
City Luanda Madison
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 1,718 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 44.020000, -97.090000

Luanda (LAD) to Madison (XMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Madison Municipal Airport (XMD) in Madison, United States is 12,311 kilometers (7,650 miles / 6,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 12:58 in Luanda, it's 05:58 in Madison. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,475 feet between the two airports. Madison Municipal Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Madison (XMD) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 82° (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 Madison Municipal Airport (XMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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