AKO
Akron
United States
12,879 km
8,003 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,879 km
8,003 mi / 6,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
79°
east

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AKO LAD
Airport Name Colorado Plains Regional Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code AKO LAD
ICAO Code KAKO FNLU
City Akron Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,716 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 40.180000, -103.220000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Akron (AKO) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) in Akron, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,879 kilometers (8,003 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 04:13 in Akron, it's 12:13 in Luanda. With a 8-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 4,473 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Colorado Plains Regional Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Akron (AKO) follows a heading of 311° (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 Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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