LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,398 km
8,946 miles
SZP
Santa Paula
United States
Distance
14,398 km
8,946 mi / 7,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
308°
northwest

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LAD SZP
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Santa Paula Airport
IATA Code LAD SZP
ICAO Code FNLU KSZP
City Luanda Santa Paula
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 250 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 34.350000, -119.060000

Luanda (LAD) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 14,398 kilometers (8,946 miles / 7,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 11:42 in Luanda, it's 02:42 in Santa Paula. 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 Santa Paula (SZP) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 71° (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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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