LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,369 km
7,685 miles
OLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
12,369 km
7,685 mi / 6,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD OLU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD OLU
ICAO Code FNLU KOLU
City Luanda Columbus
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 1,447 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 41.450000, -97.340000

Luanda (LAD) to Columbus (OLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States is 12,369 kilometers (7,685 miles / 6,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 08:41 in Luanda, it's 01:41 in Columbus. 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 1,204 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (OLU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 83° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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