LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,324 km
7,036 miles
RID
Richmond
United States
Distance
11,324 km
7,036 mi / 6,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD RID
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Richmond Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD RID
ICAO Code FNLU KRID
City Luanda Richmond
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 243 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 39.760000, -84.840000

Luanda (LAD) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 11,324 kilometers (7,036 miles / 6,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 20:33 in Luanda, it's 14:33 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 (RID) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 92° (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 Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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