LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,771 km
7,314 miles
NEW
New Orleans
United States
Distance
11,771 km
7,314 mi / 6,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD NEW
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Lakefront Airport
IATA Code LAD NEW
ICAO Code FNLU KNEW
City Luanda New Orleans
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 30.040000, -90.030000

Luanda (LAD) to New Orleans (NEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States is 11,771 kilometers (7,314 miles / 6,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 23:13 in Luanda, it's 16:13 in New Orleans. 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 New Orleans (NEW) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 91° (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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.