JIC
Jinchang
China
10,544 km
6,552 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
10,544 km
6,552 mi / 5,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
263°
west

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JIC LAD
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code JIC LAD
ICAO Code ZLJC FNLU
City Jinchang Luanda
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,740 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Jinchang (JIC) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 10,544 kilometers (6,552 miles / 5,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 21:56 in Jinchang, it's 14:56 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 4,497 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Jinchuan Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Jinchang (JIC) follows a heading of 52° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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