LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,903 km
8,018 miles
SHU
Smith Point Airport
Australia
Distance
12,903 km
8,018 mi / 6,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
107°
east southeast

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LAD SHU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Smith Point Airport
IATA Code LAD SHU
ICAO Code FNLU YSMP
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Darwin
Elevation 243 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -11.150000, 132.150000

Luanda (LAD) to Smith Point Airport (SHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Smith Point Airport (SHU) in Smith Point Airport, Australia is 12,903 kilometers (8,018 miles / 6,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:28 in Luanda, it's 23:58 in Smith Point Airport. With a 8.5-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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 254° (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 Smith Point Airport (SHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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