LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,538 km
9,033 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
14,538 km
9,033 mi / 7,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
313°
northwest

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LAD SQL
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code LAD SQL
ICAO Code FNLU KSQL
City Luanda San Carlos
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 37.510000, -122.250000

Luanda (LAD) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 14,538 kilometers (9,033 miles / 7,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 09:26 in Luanda, it's 00:26 in San Carlos. 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 San Carlos (SQL) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 66° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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