LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,272 km
8,868 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
14,272 km
8,868 mi / 7,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SDM
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD SDM
ICAO Code FNLU KSDM
City Luanda San Diego
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 526 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 32.570000, -116.980000

Luanda (LAD) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 14,272 kilometers (8,868 miles / 7,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 19:30 in Luanda, it's 10:30 in San Diego. With a 9-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 San Diego (SDM) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). 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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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