LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,843 km
9,223 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
14,843 km
9,223 mi / 8,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
16°
north northeast

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LAD SYA
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code LAD SYA
ICAO Code FNLU PASY
City Luanda Shemya
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Adak
Elevation 243 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 52.700000, 174.100000

Luanda (LAD) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 14,843 kilometers (9,223 miles / 8,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 20:23 in Luanda, it's 09:23 in Shemya. With a 11-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 Shemya (SYA) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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