LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,280 km
7,630 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,280 km
7,630 mi / 6,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
60°
east northeast

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LAD PVG
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code LAD PVG
ICAO Code FNLU ZSPD
City Luanda Shanghai
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 243 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 31.140000, 121.810000

Luanda (LAD) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 12,280 kilometers (7,630 miles / 6,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 08:07 in Luanda, it's 15:07 in Shanghai. 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 Shanghai (PVG) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 272° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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