LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,831 km
6,109 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
9,831 km
6,109 mi / 5,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SFJ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code LAD SFJ
ICAO Code FNLU BGSF
City Luanda Kangerlussuaq
Country Angola Greenland
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Nuuk
Elevation 243 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 67.010000, -50.710000

Luanda (LAD) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 9,831 kilometers (6,109 miles / 5,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Greenland. 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 17:46 in Luanda, it's 14:46 in Kangerlussuaq. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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