LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,459 km
7,120 miles
MQY
Smyrna
United States
Distance
11,459 km
7,120 mi / 6,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
305°
northwest

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LAD MQY
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Smyrna Airport
IATA Code LAD MQY
ICAO Code FNLU KMQY
City Luanda Smyrna
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Chicago
Elevation 243 ft 543 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 36.010000, -86.520000

Luanda (LAD) to Smyrna (MQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Smyrna Airport (MQY) in Smyrna, United States is 11,459 kilometers (7,120 miles / 6,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 United States. 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 07:40 in Luanda, it's 00:40 in Smyrna. 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 Smyrna (MQY) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 92° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Smyrna Airport (MQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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