LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,158 km
6,312 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
10,158 km
6,312 mi / 5,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
67°
east northeast

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LAD SYM
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code LAD SYM
ICAO Code FNLU ZPSM
City Luanda Simao
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 243 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 22.790000, 100.960000

Luanda (LAD) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 10,158 kilometers (6,312 miles / 5,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 16:22 in Luanda, it's 23:22 in Simao. 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 Simao (SYM) 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 Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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