LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,356 km
8,920 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
14,356 km
8,920 mi / 7,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD SMO
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD SMO
ICAO Code FNLU KSMO
City Luanda Santa Monica
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 243 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 34.020000, -118.450000

Luanda (LAD) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 14,356 kilometers (8,920 miles / 7,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 07:20 in Luanda, it's 22:20 in Santa Monica. 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 Santa Monica (SMO) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 72° (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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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