LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,282 km
8,253 miles
SBX
Shelby
United States
Distance
13,282 km
8,253 mi / 7,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SBX
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Shelby Airport
IATA Code LAD SBX
ICAO Code FNLU KSBX
City Luanda Shelby
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Denver
Elevation 243 ft 3,443 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 48.540000, -111.870000

Luanda (LAD) to Shelby (SBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Shelby Airport (SBX) in Shelby, United States is 13,282 kilometers (8,253 miles / 7,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 23:38 in Luanda, it's 15:38 in Shelby. 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 3,200 feet between the two airports. Shelby Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Shelby (SBX) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 68° (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 Shelby Airport (SBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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