LAD
Luanda
Angola
9,325 km
5,794 miles
SHL
Shillong
India
Distance
9,325 km
5,794 mi / 5,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
63°
east northeast

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LAD SHL
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Shillong Airport
IATA Code LAD SHL
ICAO Code FNLU VEBI
City Luanda Shillong
Country Angola India
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 243 ft 2,910 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 25.700000, 91.980000

Luanda (LAD) to Shillong (SHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Shillong Airport (SHL) in Shillong, India is 9,325 kilometers (5,794 miles / 5,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 India. 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 22:15 in Luanda, it's 02:45 in Shillong. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,667 feet between the two airports. Shillong Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Shillong (SHL) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Shillong Airport (SHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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