FSM
Fort Smith
United States
12,172 km
7,563 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,172 km
7,563 mi / 6,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
87°
east

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FSM LAD
Airport Name Fort Smith Regional Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code FSM LAD
ICAO Code KFSM FNLU
City Fort Smith Luanda
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Luanda
Elevation 469 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 35.300000, -94.400000 -8.860000, 13.230000

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

The flight distance from Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) in Fort Smith, United States to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,172 kilometers (7,563 miles / 6,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:37 in Fort Smith, it's 02:37 in Luanda. With a 7-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 Fort Smith (FSM) follows a heading of 304° (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 Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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