LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,893 km
8,011 miles
YHY
Hay River
Canada
Distance
12,893 km
8,011 mi / 6,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD YHY
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport
IATA Code LAD YHY
ICAO Code FNLU CYHY
City Luanda Hay River
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Yellowknife
Elevation 243 ft 541 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 60.840000, -115.780000

Luanda (LAD) to Hay River (YHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) in Hay River, Canada is 12,893 kilometers (8,011 miles / 6,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Canada. 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 13:25 in Luanda, it's 05:25 in Hay River. 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 Hay River (YHY) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 59° (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 Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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