BAV
Baotou
China
11,217 km
6,970 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,217 km
6,970 mi / 6,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
268°
west

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BAV LAD
Airport Name Baotou Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code BAV LAD
ICAO Code ZBOW FNLU
City Baotou Luanda
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 3,321 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 110.000000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Baotou (BAV) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baotou Airport (BAV) in Baotou, China to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,217 kilometers (6,970 miles / 6,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 China with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:22 in Baotou, it's 12:22 in Luanda. With a 7-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 3,078 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Baotou Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Baotou (BAV) 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 Baotou Airport (BAV) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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