CWF
Lake Charles
United States
12,070 km
7,500 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,070 km
7,500 mi / 6,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
90°
east

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CWF LAD
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code CWF LAD
ICAO Code KCWF FNLU
City Lake Charles Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Luanda
Elevation 17 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,070 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 15:28 in Lake Charles, it's 22:28 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.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 299° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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