DNA
Kadena Air Base
Japan
12,882 km
8,005 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,882 km
8,005 mi / 6,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

DNA LAD
Airport Name Kadena Air Base Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code DNA LAD
ICAO Code RODN FNLU
City N/A Luanda
Country Japan Angola
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 143 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 26.360000, 127.770000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Kadena Air Base (DNA) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kadena Air Base (DNA) in Kadena Air Base, Japan to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,882 kilometers (8,005 miles / 6,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Japan with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:43 in Kadena Air Base, it's 18:43 in Luanda. 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.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Kadena Air Base (DNA) follows a heading of 65° (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 Kadena Air Base (DNA) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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