The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) in Lubbock, United States is 12,865 kilometers (7,994 miles / 6,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Angola with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Luanda, it's 15:25 in Lubbock. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,039 feet between the two airports. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Lubbock (LBB) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.