LAD
Luanda
Angola
13,830 km
8,593 miles
YYD
Smithers
Canada
Distance
13,830 km
8,593 mi / 7,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD YYD
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Smithers Airport
IATA Code LAD YYD
ICAO Code FNLU CYYD
City Luanda Smithers
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Vancouver
Elevation 243 ft 1,712 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 54.820000, -127.180000

Luanda (LAD) to Smithers (YYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Smithers Airport (YYD) in Smithers, Canada is 13,830 kilometers (8,593 miles / 7,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 08:55 in Luanda, it's 23:55 in Smithers. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,469 feet between the two airports. Smithers Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport.

The return flight from Smithers (YYD) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 50° (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 Smithers Airport (YYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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