LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,438 km
6,486 miles
SWF
New York
United States
Distance
10,438 km
6,486 mi / 5,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SWF
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport New York Stewart International Airport
IATA Code LAD SWF
ICAO Code FNLU KSWF
City Luanda New York
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 243 ft 491 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 41.500000, -74.100000

Luanda (LAD) to New York (SWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) in New York, United States is 10,438 kilometers (6,486 miles / 5,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 06:22 in Luanda, it's 00:22 in New York. With a 6-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 New York (SWF) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 98° (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 New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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