LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,235 km
7,602 miles
MPS
Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
12,235 km
7,602 mi / 6,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
302°
west northwest

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LAD MPS
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Mount Pleasant Regional Airport
IATA Code LAD MPS
ICAO Code FNLU KOSA
City Luanda Mount Pleasant
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 33.100000, -94.960000

Luanda (LAD) to Mount Pleasant (MPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 12,235 kilometers (7,602 miles / 6,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 01:22 in Luanda, it's 18:22 in Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant (MPS) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 88° (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 Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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