LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,654 km
6,620 miles
RIC
Richmond
United States
Distance
10,654 km
6,620 mi / 5,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD RIC
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Richmond International Airport
IATA Code LAD RIC
ICAO Code FNLU KRIC
City Luanda Richmond
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 243 ft 168 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 37.510000, -77.320000

Luanda (LAD) to Richmond (RIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Richmond, United States is 10,654 kilometers (6,620 miles / 5,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 03:12 in Luanda, it's 21:12 in Richmond. With a 6-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 Richmond (RIC) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 97° (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 Richmond International Airport (RIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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