GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
13,745 km
8,541 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,745 km
8,541 mi / 7,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GCN LAD
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GCN LAD
ICAO Code KGCN FNLU
City Grand Canyon Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Luanda
Elevation 6,609 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,745 kilometers (8,541 miles / 7,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 23:59 in Grand Canyon, it's 07:59 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 6,366 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Grand Canyon (GCN) 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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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