DET
Detroit
United States
11,181 km
6,948 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,181 km
6,948 mi / 6,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Detroit
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

DET LAD
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code DET LAD
ICAO Code KDET FNLU
City Detroit Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Detroit Africa/Luanda
Elevation 626 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Detroit (DET) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,181 kilometers (6,948 miles / 6,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 15:54 in Detroit, it's 21:54 in Luanda. With a 6-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 Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 312° (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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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