LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,303 km
8,887 miles
PMD
Palmdale
United States
Distance
14,303 km
8,887 mi / 7,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD PMD
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport
IATA Code LAD PMD
ICAO Code FNLU KPMD
City Luanda Palmdale
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 2,543 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 34.630000, -118.080000

Luanda (LAD) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 14,303 kilometers (8,887 miles / 7,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 00:43 in Luanda, it's 15:43 in Palmdale. With a 9-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 2,300 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 72° (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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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