LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,985 km
8,690 miles
LSV
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
13,985 km
8,690 mi / 7,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD LSV
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Nellis Afb Airport
IATA Code LAD LSV
ICAO Code FNLU KLSV
City Luanda Las Vegas
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 1,869 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 36.240000, -115.030000

Luanda (LAD) to Las Vegas (LSV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Nellis Afb Airport (LSV) in Las Vegas, United States is 13,985 kilometers (8,690 miles / 7,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 15:26 in Luanda, it's 06:26 in Las Vegas. With a 9-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 1,626 feet between the two airports. Nellis Afb Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LSV) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Nellis Afb Airport (LSV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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