LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,150 km
8,171 miles
SLT
Salida
United States
Distance
13,150 km
8,171 mi / 7,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SLT
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Salida/Harriett Alexander Field
IATA Code LAD SLT
ICAO Code FNLU KANK
City Luanda Salida
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Denver
Elevation 243 ft 7,523 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 38.500000, -106.000000

Luanda (LAD) to Salida (SLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Salida/Harriett Alexander Field (SLT) in Salida, United States is 13,150 kilometers (8,171 miles / 7,100 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 23:15 in Luanda, it's 15:15 in Salida. With a 8-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 7,280 feet between the two airports. Salida/Harriett Alexander Field sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salida (SLT) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Salida/Harriett Alexander Field (SLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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