LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,438 km
6,486 miles
MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Distance
10,438 km
6,486 mi / 5,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
288°
west northwest

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LAD MBJ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sangster International Airport
IATA Code LAD MBJ
ICAO Code FNLU MKJS
City Luanda Montego Bay
Country Angola Jamaica
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Jamaica
Elevation 243 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 18.500000, -77.910000

Luanda (LAD) to Montego Bay (MBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 10,438 kilometers (6,486 miles / 5,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Angola with Jamaica. 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 08:37 in Luanda, it's 02:37 in Montego Bay. With a 6-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 Montego Bay (MBJ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 98° (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 Sangster International Airport (MBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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