LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,555 km
7,801 miles
SPS
Wichita Falls
United States
Distance
12,555 km
7,801 mi / 6,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SPS
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD SPS
ICAO Code FNLU KSPS
City Luanda Wichita Falls
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 1,019 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 33.990000, -98.490000

Luanda (LAD) to Wichita Falls (SPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) in Wichita Falls, United States is 12,555 kilometers (7,801 miles / 6,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 08:59 in Luanda, it's 01:59 in Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls (SPS) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 85° (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 Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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