GDW
Gladwin
United States
11,306 km
7,025 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,306 km
7,025 mi / 6,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
91°
east

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GDW LAD
Airport Name Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GDW LAD
ICAO Code KGDW FNLU
City Gladwin Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Luanda
Elevation 774 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 43.970000, -84.480000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Gladwin (GDW) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) in Gladwin, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,306 kilometers (7,025 miles / 6,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 05:48 in Gladwin, it's 11:48 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 Gladwin (GDW) follows a heading of 313° (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 Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport (GDW) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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