LAD
Luanda
Angola
8,413 km
5,228 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
8,413 km
5,228 mi / 4,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
53°
northeast

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LAD NGQ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code LAD NGQ
ICAO Code FNLU ZUAL
City Luanda Shiquanhe
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 243 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 32.100000, 80.050000

Luanda (LAD) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 8,413 kilometers (5,228 miles / 4,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 19:11 in Luanda, it's 02:11 in Shiquanhe. 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 13,779 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa Airport sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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