LAD
Luanda
Angola
5,949 km
3,697 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
5,949 km
3,697 mi / 3,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
49°
northeast

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LAD SHJ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code LAD SHJ
ICAO Code FNLU OMSJ
City Luanda Sharjah
Country Angola United Arab Emirates
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Dubai
Elevation 243 ft 111 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 25.330000, 55.520000

Luanda (LAD) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 5,949 kilometers (3,697 miles / 3,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Angola with United Arab Emirates. 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 10:15 in Luanda, it's 13:15 in Sharjah. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). 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 Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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