BJC
Denver
United States
13,044 km
8,105 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,044 km
8,105 mi / 7,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BJC LAD
Airport Name Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code BJC LAD
ICAO Code KBJC FNLU
City Denver Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,673 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 39.910000, -105.120000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Denver (BJC) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) in Denver, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,044 kilometers (8,105 miles / 7,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 05:59 in Denver, it's 13:59 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 5,430 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Denver (BJC) 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 Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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