LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,028 km
6,852 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
11,028 km
6,852 mi / 5,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD YQS
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAD YQS
ICAO Code FNLU CYQS
City Luanda St Thomas
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Toronto
Elevation 243 ft 778 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 42.770000, -81.110000

Luanda (LAD) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 11,028 kilometers (6,852 miles / 5,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 02:14 in Luanda, it's 20:14 in St Thomas. 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 St Thomas (YQS) 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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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