LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,447 km
6,491 miles
SCH
Schenectady
United States
Distance
10,447 km
6,491 mi / 5,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SCH
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Schenectady County Airport
IATA Code LAD SCH
ICAO Code FNLU KSCH
City Luanda Schenectady
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 243 ft 378 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 42.850000, -73.930000

Luanda (LAD) to Schenectady (SCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Schenectady, United States is 10,447 kilometers (6,491 miles / 5,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 15:20 in Luanda, it's 09:20 in Schenectady. 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 Schenectady (SCH) 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 Schenectady County Airport (SCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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