LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,753 km
8,546 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
13,753 km
8,546 mi / 7,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD VLE
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code LAD VLE
ICAO Code FNLU K40G
City Luanda Grand Canyon
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Phoenix
Elevation 243 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 35.650000, -112.150000

Luanda (LAD) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 13,753 kilometers (8,546 miles / 7,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 05:29 in Luanda, it's 21:29 in Grand Canyon. 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 5,756 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 76° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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