LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,528 km
7,784 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
12,528 km
7,784 mi / 6,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD RSL
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD RSL
ICAO Code FNLU KRSL
City Luanda Russell
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 38.870000, -98.810000

Luanda (LAD) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 12,528 kilometers (7,784 miles / 6,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 02:46 in Luanda, it's 19:46 in Russell. 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 1,621 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) 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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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