LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,175 km
8,187 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
13,175 km
8,187 mi / 7,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD VHN
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Culberson County Airport
IATA Code LAD VHN
ICAO Code FNLU KVHN
City Luanda Van Horn
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 31.060000, -104.780000

Luanda (LAD) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 13,175 kilometers (8,187 miles / 7,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 16:04 in Luanda, it's 09:04 in Van Horn. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,714 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 83° (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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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