GJT
Grand Junction
United States
13,348 km
8,294 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,348 km
8,294 mi / 7,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GJT LAD
Airport Name Grand Junction Regional Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GJT LAD
ICAO Code KGJT FNLU
City Grand Junction Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,861 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 39.120000, -108.530000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Grand Junction (GJT) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,348 kilometers (8,294 miles / 7,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 09:51 in Grand Junction, it's 17:51 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 4,618 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Grand Junction Regional Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Grand Junction (GJT) follows a heading of 310° (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 Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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