LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,164 km
7,559 miles
RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
Distance
12,164 km
7,559 mi / 6,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD RTL
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Spirit Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD RTL
ICAO Code FNLU K0F3
City Luanda Spirit Lake
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 1,434 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 43.390000, -95.140000

Luanda (LAD) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 12,164 kilometers (7,559 miles / 6,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 16:39 in Luanda, it's 09:39 in Spirit Lake. 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 1,191 feet between the two airports. Spirit Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Spirit Lake (RTL) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 84° (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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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