IOW
Iowa City
United States
11,887 km
7,386 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,887 km
7,386 mi / 6,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
87°
east

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IOW LAD
Airport Name Iowa City Municipal Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code IOW LAD
ICAO Code KIOW FNLU
City Iowa City Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Luanda
Elevation 684 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 41.640000, -91.550000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Iowa City (IOW) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,887 kilometers (7,386 miles / 6,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 01:43 in Iowa City, it's 08:43 in Luanda. With a 7-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 Iowa City (IOW) follows a heading of 311° (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 Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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