LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,873 km
8,621 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
13,873 km
8,621 mi / 7,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
49°
northeast

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LAD SDJ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code LAD SDJ
ICAO Code FNLU RJSS
City Luanda Sendai
Country Angola Japan
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 243 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 38.140000, 140.920000

Luanda (LAD) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 13,873 kilometers (8,621 miles / 7,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:34 in Luanda, it's 21:34 in Sendai. With a 8-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 Sendai (SDJ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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