LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,859 km
7,369 miles
LYU
Ely
United States
Distance
11,859 km
7,369 mi / 6,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD LYU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Ely Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD LYU
ICAO Code FNLU KELO
City Luanda Ely
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 1,456 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 47.820000, -91.830000

Luanda (LAD) to Ely (LYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) in Ely, United States is 11,859 kilometers (7,369 miles / 6,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 09:34 in Luanda, it's 02:34 in Ely. 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 1,213 feet between the two airports. Ely Municipal Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Ely (LYU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 85° (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 Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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