LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,078 km
7,505 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
12,078 km
7,505 mi / 6,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
299°
west northwest

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LAD LCH
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code LAD LCH
ICAO Code FNLU KLCH
City Luanda Lake Charles
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 30.130000, -93.220000

Luanda (LAD) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 12,078 kilometers (7,505 miles / 6,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 00:17 in Luanda, it's 17:17 in Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles (LCH) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 90° (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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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