LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,076 km
8,125 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
13,076 km
8,125 mi / 7,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD YFS
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code LAD YFS
ICAO Code FNLU CYFS
City Luanda Fort Simpson
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Edmonton
Elevation 243 ft 555 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 61.760000, -121.240000

Luanda (LAD) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 13,076 kilometers (8,125 miles / 7,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 04:19 in Luanda, it's 20:19 in Fort Simpson. 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 Fort Simpson (YFS) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 53° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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