LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,571 km
7,190 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
11,571 km
7,190 mi / 6,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
311°
northwest

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LAD MDW
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code LAD MDW
ICAO Code FNLU KMDW
City Luanda Chicago
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 620 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 41.790000, -87.750000

Luanda (LAD) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 11,571 kilometers (7,190 miles / 6,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 23:32 in Luanda, it's 16:32 in Chicago. 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 Chicago (MDW) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 89° (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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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