LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,314 km
7,652 miles
SGR
Houston
United States
Distance
12,314 km
7,652 mi / 6,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
298°
west northwest

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LAD SGR
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sugar Land Regional Airport
IATA Code LAD SGR
ICAO Code FNLU KSGR
City Luanda Houston
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 29.620000, -95.660000

Luanda (LAD) to Houston (SGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) in Houston, United States is 12,314 kilometers (7,652 miles / 6,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 20:52 in Luanda, it's 13:52 in Houston. 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.

The return flight from Houston (SGR) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 89° (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 Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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