LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,755 km
7,925 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
12,755 km
7,925 mi / 6,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD YSM
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code LAD YSM
ICAO Code FNLU CYSM
City Luanda Fort Smith
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Edmonton
Elevation 243 ft 671 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 60.020000, -111.960000

Luanda (LAD) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 12,755 kilometers (7,925 miles / 6,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 14:08 in Luanda, it's 06:08 in Fort Smith. 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 Fort Smith (YSM) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 63° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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