LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,147 km
7,548 miles
WUX
Wuxi
China
Distance
12,147 km
7,548 mi / 6,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
60°
east northeast

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LAD WUX
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Sunan Shuofang International Airport
IATA Code LAD WUX
ICAO Code FNLU ZSWX
City Luanda Wuxi
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 243 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 31.490000, 120.430000

Luanda (LAD) to Wuxi (WUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) in Wuxi, China is 12,147 kilometers (7,548 miles / 6,559 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 18:32 in Luanda, it's 01:32 in Wuxi. 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 Wuxi (WUX) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 271° (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 Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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