GAJ
Yamagata
Japan
13,819 km
8,586 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,819 km
8,586 mi / 7,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
288°
west northwest

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GAJ LAD
Airport Name Yamagata Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GAJ LAD
ICAO Code RJSC FNLU
City Yamagata Luanda
Country Japan Angola
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 353 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 38.410000, 140.370000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Yamagata (GAJ) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,819 kilometers (8,586 miles / 7,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 03:31 in Yamagata, it's 19:31 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 Yamagata (GAJ) follows a heading of 49° (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 Yamagata Airport (GAJ) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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