LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,668 km
7,250 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
11,668 km
7,250 mi / 6,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD YQT
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code LAD YQT
ICAO Code FNLU CYQT
City Luanda Thunder Bay
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 243 ft 653 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 48.370000, -89.320000

Luanda (LAD) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 11,668 kilometers (7,250 miles / 6,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 20:46 in Luanda, it's 14:46 in Thunder Bay. With a 6-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 Thunder Bay (YQT) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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