LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,392 km
8,321 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
13,392 km
8,321 mi / 7,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
312°
northwest

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LAD VEL
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code LAD VEL
ICAO Code FNLU KVEL
City Luanda Vernal
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Denver
Elevation 243 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 40.440000, -109.510000

Luanda (LAD) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 13,392 kilometers (8,321 miles / 7,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 23:35 in Luanda, it's 15:35 in Vernal. 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 5,031 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport 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 Vernal (VEL) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 75° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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