GCD
Electric City
United States
13,795 km
8,572 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,795 km
8,572 mi / 7,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
62°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GCD LAD
Airport Name Grand Coulee Dam Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GCD LAD
ICAO Code K3W7 FNLU
City Electric City Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,593 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 47.920000, -119.080000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Electric City (GCD) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,795 kilometers (8,572 miles / 7,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 20:43 in Electric City, it's 04:43 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 1,350 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Grand Coulee Dam Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Electric City (GCD) follows a heading of 323° (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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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