LAD
Luanda
Angola
10,403 km
6,464 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
10,403 km
6,464 mi / 5,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
51°
northeast

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LAD YZY
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code LAD YZY
ICAO Code FNLU ZLZY
City Luanda Zhangye
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 243 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 38.810000, 100.660000

Luanda (LAD) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 10,403 kilometers (6,464 miles / 5,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 19:19 in Luanda, it's 02:19 in Zhangye. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,037 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than Quatro De Fevereiro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) 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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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