LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,098 km
8,760 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
14,098 km
8,760 mi / 7,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
324°
northwest

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LAD SHN
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code LAD SHN
ICAO Code FNLU KSHN
City Luanda Shelton
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 273 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 47.230000, -123.150000

Luanda (LAD) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 14,098 kilometers (8,760 miles / 7,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 14:47 in Luanda, it's 05:47 in Shelton. With a 9-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 Shelton (SHN) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 58° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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