LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,659 km
8,487 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
13,659 km
8,487 mi / 7,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
41°
northeast

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LAD WKJ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code LAD WKJ
ICAO Code FNLU RJCW
City Luanda Wakkanai
Country Angola Japan
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 243 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 45.400000, 141.800000

Luanda (LAD) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 13,659 kilometers (8,487 miles / 7,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Luanda, it's 12:52 in Wakkanai. With a 8-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 Wakkanai (WKJ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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