LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,249 km
6,369 miles
SML
Stella Maris
Bahamas
Distance
10,249 km
6,369 mi / 5,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
294°
west northwest

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LAD SML
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Stella Maris Airport
IATA Code LAD SML
ICAO Code FNLU MYLS
City Luanda Stella Maris
Country Angola Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Nassau
Elevation 243 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 23.580000, -75.270000

Luanda (LAD) to Stella Maris (SML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Stella Maris Airport (SML) in Stella Maris, Bahamas is 10,249 kilometers (6,369 miles / 5,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Bahamas. 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 20:19 in Luanda, it's 14:19 in Stella Maris. With a 6-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 Stella Maris (SML) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Stella Maris Airport (SML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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