AEL
Albert Lea
United States
12,019 km
7,468 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,019 km
7,468 mi / 6,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
85°
east

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AEL LAD
Airport Name Albert Lea Municipal Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code AEL LAD
ICAO Code KAEL FNLU
City Albert Lea Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,261 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 43.680000, -93.370000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Albert Lea (AEL) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,019 kilometers (7,468 miles / 6,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 United States with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Albert Lea, it's 04:29 in Luanda. 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 1,018 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Albert Lea Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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