LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,193 km
6,955 miles
SYV
Sylvester
United States
Distance
11,193 km
6,955 mi / 6,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
301°
west northwest

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LAD SYV
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sylvester Airport
IATA Code LAD SYV
ICAO Code FNLU KSYV
City Luanda Sylvester
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 243 ft 403 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 31.560000, -83.890000

Luanda (LAD) to Sylvester (SYV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sylvester Airport (SYV) in Sylvester, United States is 11,193 kilometers (6,955 miles / 6,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 00:53 in Luanda, it's 18:53 in Sylvester. With a 6-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 Sylvester (SYV) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Sylvester Airport (SYV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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