GLB
Globe
United States
13,680 km
8,500 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,680 km
8,500 mi / 7,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GLB LAD
Airport Name San Carlos Apache Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GLB LAD
ICAO Code KP13 FNLU
City Globe Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Luanda
Elevation 3,261 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 33.350000, -110.670000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Globe (GLB) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Carlos Apache Airport (GLB) in Globe, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,680 kilometers (8,500 miles / 7,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 16:20 in Globe, it's 00:20 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 3,018 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than San Carlos Apache Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Globe (GLB) follows a heading of 304° (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 San Carlos Apache Airport (GLB) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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