LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,615 km
7,839 miles
SIO
Smithton Airport
Australia
Distance
12,615 km
7,839 mi / 6,812 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
142°
southeast

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LAD SIO
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Smithton Airport
IATA Code LAD SIO
ICAO Code FNLU YSMI
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Hobart
Elevation 243 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -40.840000, 145.080000

Luanda (LAD) to Smithton Airport (SIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Smithton Airport (SIO) in Smithton Airport, Australia is 12,615 kilometers (7,839 miles / 6,812 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 04:49 in Luanda, it's 14:49 in Smithton Airport. With a 10-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 Smithton Airport (SIO) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 233° (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 Smithton Airport (SIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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