LAD
Luanda
Angola
14,047 km
8,728 miles
XQU
Qualicum Beach
Canada
Distance
14,047 km
8,728 mi / 7,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD XQU
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Qualicum Beach Airport
IATA Code LAD XQU
ICAO Code FNLU CAT4
City Luanda Qualicum Beach
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Vancouver
Elevation 243 ft 191 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 49.340000, -124.390000

Luanda (LAD) to Qualicum Beach (XQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) in Qualicum Beach, Canada is 14,047 kilometers (8,728 miles / 7,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Canada. 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 12:07 in Luanda, it's 03:07 in Qualicum Beach. 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 Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 56° (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 Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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