KNO
Medan-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
9,569 km
5,946 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
9,569 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
261°
west

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KNO LAD
Airport Name Polonia International Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code KNO LAD
ICAO Code WIMM FNLU
City Medan-Sumatra Island Luanda
Country Indonesia Angola
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Africa/Luanda
Elevation 114 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 3.560000, 98.670000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Medan-Sumatra Island (KNO) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polonia International Airport (KNO) in Medan-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 9,569 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:24 in Medan-Sumatra Island, it's 20:24 in Luanda. 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 Luanda (LAD) to Medan-Sumatra Island (KNO) follows a heading of 86° (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 Polonia International Airport (KNO) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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