LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,624 km
7,844 miles
SHI
Shimojishima Airport
Japan
Distance
12,624 km
7,844 mi / 6,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
67°
east northeast

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LAD SHI
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Shimojishima Airport
IATA Code LAD SHI
ICAO Code FNLU RORS
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola Japan
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 243 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 24.830000, 125.140000

Luanda (LAD) to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) in Shimojishima Airport, Japan is 12,624 kilometers (7,844 miles / 6,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 05:22 in Luanda, it's 13:22 in Shimojishima Airport. 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 Shimojishima Airport (SHI) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Shimojishima Airport (SHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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