LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,896 km
6,770 miles
SSC
Sumter
United States
Distance
10,896 km
6,770 mi / 5,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SSC
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Shaw Afb Airport
IATA Code LAD SSC
ICAO Code FNLU KSSC
City Luanda Sumter
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 243 ft 241 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 33.970000, -80.470000

Luanda (LAD) to Sumter (SSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) in Sumter, United States is 10,896 kilometers (6,770 miles / 5,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 19:02 in Luanda, it's 13:02 in Sumter. 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 Sumter (SSC) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 95° (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 Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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