EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
13,504 km
8,391 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
13,504 km
8,391 mi / 7,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EKS LAD
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code EKS LAD
ICAO Code UHSK FNLU
City Shakhtersk Luanda
Country Russia Angola
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Africa/Luanda
Elevation 50 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 13,504 kilometers (8,391 miles / 7,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Russia with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:53 in Shakhtersk, it's 14:53 in Luanda. 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 Luanda (LAD) to Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 37° (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 Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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