LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,156 km
6,310 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
10,156 km
6,310 mi / 5,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
63°
east northeast

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LAD LJG
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code LAD LJG
ICAO Code FNLU ZPLJ
City Luanda Lijiang
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 243 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 26.680000, 100.250000

Luanda (LAD) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 10,156 kilometers (6,310 miles / 5,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:18 in Luanda, it's 06:18 in Lijiang. 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 Lijiang (LJG) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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