LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,929 km
8,034 miles
SXE
West Sale Airport
Australia
Distance
12,929 km
8,034 mi / 6,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
141°
southeast

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LAD SXE
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport West Sale Airport
IATA Code LAD SXE
ICAO Code FNLU YWSL
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 243 ft 93 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -38.090000, 146.970000

Luanda (LAD) to West Sale Airport (SXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to West Sale Airport (SXE) in West Sale Airport, Australia is 12,929 kilometers (8,034 miles / 6,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 10:40 in Luanda, it's 20:40 in West Sale 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 West Sale Airport (SXE) 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 West Sale Airport (SXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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