ALM
Alamogordo
United States
13,261 km
8,240 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,261 km
8,240 mi / 7,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

ALM LAD
Airport Name Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code ALM LAD
ICAO Code KALM FNLU
City Alamogordo Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,200 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 32.840000, -105.990000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Alamogordo (ALM) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) in Alamogordo, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,261 kilometers (8,240 miles / 7,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 00:28 in Alamogordo, it's 08:28 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 3,957 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Alamogordo (ALM) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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