LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,886 km
8,007 miles
REE
Lubbock
United States
Distance
12,886 km
8,007 mi / 6,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD REE
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Reese Airpark
IATA Code LAD REE
ICAO Code FNLU 8XS8
City Luanda Lubbock
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 3,338 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 33.590000, -102.040000

Luanda (LAD) to Lubbock (REE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Reese Airpark (REE) in Lubbock, United States is 12,886 kilometers (8,007 miles / 6,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 15:16 in Luanda, it's 08:16 in Lubbock. 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 3,095 feet between the two airports. Reese Airpark sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Lubbock (REE) 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 Reese Airpark (REE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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