LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,545 km
7,795 miles
MOT
Minot
United States
Distance
12,545 km
7,795 mi / 6,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
319°
northwest

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LAD MOT
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Minot International Airport
IATA Code LAD MOT
ICAO Code FNLU KMOT
City Luanda Minot
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 1,716 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 48.260000, -101.280000

Luanda (LAD) to Minot (MOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Minot International Airport (MOT) in Minot, United States is 12,545 kilometers (7,795 miles / 6,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 01:17 in Luanda, it's 18:17 in Minot. 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 1,473 feet between the two airports. Minot International Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Minot (MOT) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 77° (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 Minot International Airport (MOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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