LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,740 km
8,538 miles
RBY
Ruby
United States
Distance
13,740 km
8,538 mi / 7,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

LAD RBY
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Ruby Airport
IATA Code LAD RBY
ICAO Code FNLU PARY
City Luanda Ruby
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Anchorage
Elevation 243 ft 658 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 64.730000, -155.470000

Luanda (LAD) to Ruby (RBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Ruby Airport (RBY) in Ruby, United States is 13,740 kilometers (8,538 miles / 7,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 09:22 in Luanda, it's 23:22 in Ruby. With a 10-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 Ruby (RBY) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Ruby Airport (RBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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