LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,894 km
7,390 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
11,894 km
7,390 mi / 6,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
65°
east northeast

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LAD SQJ
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code LAD SQJ
ICAO Code FNLU ZSSM
City Luanda Sanming
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 243 ft 820 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 26.430000, 117.840000

Luanda (LAD) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 11,894 kilometers (7,390 miles / 6,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 19:09 in Luanda, it's 02:09 in Sanming. 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 Sanming (SQJ) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 268° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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