LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,963 km
6,812 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
10,963 km
6,812 mi / 5,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
73°
east northeast

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LAD SYX
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code LAD SYX
ICAO Code FNLU ZJSY
City Luanda Sanya
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 243 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 18.300000, 109.410000

Luanda (LAD) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 10,963 kilometers (6,812 miles / 5,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 13:22 in Luanda, it's 20:22 in Sanya. 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 Sanya (SYX) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 263° (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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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