LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,482 km
7,756 miles
LYO
Lyons
United States
Distance
12,482 km
7,756 mi / 6,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD LYO
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD LYO
ICAO Code FNLU KLYO
City Luanda Lyons
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 1,692 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 38.300000, -98.200000

Luanda (LAD) to Lyons (LYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States is 12,482 kilometers (7,756 miles / 6,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 07:55 in Luanda, it's 00:55 in Lyons. 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 1,449 feet between the two airports. Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Lyons (LYO) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 84° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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