JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
9,946 km
6,180 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
9,946 km
6,180 mi / 5,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
115°
east southeast

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JHS LAD
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code JHS LAD
ICAO Code BGSS FNLU
City Sisimiut Luanda
Country Greenland Angola
Timezone America/Nuuk Africa/Luanda
Elevation 33 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 9,946 kilometers (6,180 miles / 5,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Greenland 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 19:15 in Sisimiut, it's 22:15 in Luanda. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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