GOQ
Golmud
China
9,846 km
6,118 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
9,846 km
6,118 mi / 5,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
258°
west southwest

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GOQ LAD
Airport Name Golmud Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GOQ LAD
ICAO Code ZLGM FNLU
City Golmud Luanda
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 0 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Golmud (GOQ) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 9,846 kilometers (6,118 miles / 5,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 22:07 in Golmud, it's 15:07 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 Golmud (GOQ) 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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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