LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,235 km
7,602 miles
SHA
Shanghai
China
Distance
12,235 km
7,602 mi / 6,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
60°
east northeast

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LAD SHA
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA Code LAD SHA
ICAO Code FNLU ZSSS
City Luanda Shanghai
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 243 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 31.200000, 121.340000

Luanda (LAD) to Shanghai (SHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China is 12,235 kilometers (7,602 miles / 6,606 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 16:35 in Luanda, it's 23:35 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 (SHA) 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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