LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,120 km
7,531 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
12,120 km
7,531 mi / 6,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
50°
northeast

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LAD XEN
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code LAD XEN
ICAO Code FNLU ZYXC
City Luanda N/A
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 243 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 40.580000, 120.700000

Luanda (LAD) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 12,120 kilometers (7,531 miles / 6,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 19:27 in Luanda, it's 02:27 in Xingcheng Air Base. 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 275° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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