LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,818 km
8,586 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
13,818 km
8,586 mi / 7,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
46°
northeast

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LAD MSJ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code LAD MSJ
ICAO Code FNLU RJSM
City Luanda Misawa
Country Angola Japan
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 243 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 40.700000, 141.370000

Luanda (LAD) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 13,818 kilometers (8,586 miles / 7,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:39 in Luanda, it's 04:39 in Misawa. 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 Misawa (MSJ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). 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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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