LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,758 km
6,685 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
10,758 km
6,685 mi / 5,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
347°
north northwest

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LAD THU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code LAD THU
ICAO Code FNLU BGTL
City Luanda Thule
Country Angola Greenland
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Thule
Elevation 243 ft 251 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 76.530000, -68.700000

Luanda (LAD) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 10,758 kilometers (6,685 miles / 5,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Greenland. 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 20:38 in Luanda, it's 15:38 in Thule. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 100° (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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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