BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
14,155 km
8,795 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
14,155 km
8,795 mi / 7,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BYS LAD
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code BYS LAD
ICAO Code KBYS FNLU
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Luanda
Elevation 2,350 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 14,155 kilometers (8,795 miles / 7,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 13:01 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 22:01 in Luanda. With a 9-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 2,107 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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