DIG
Shangri-La
China
10,120 km
6,288 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
10,120 km
6,288 mi / 5,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
261°
west

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DIG LAD
Airport Name Diqing Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code DIG LAD
ICAO Code ZPDQ FNLU
City Shangri-La Luanda
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 0 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 10,120 kilometers (6,288 miles / 5,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 01:37 in Shangri-La, it's 18:37 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.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Diqing Airport (DIG) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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