AAT
Altay
China
9,628 km
5,983 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
9,628 km
5,983 mi / 5,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
253°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

AAT LAD
Airport Name Altay Air Base Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code AAT LAD
ICAO Code ZWAT FNLU
City Altay Luanda
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 2,460 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Altay (AAT) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 9,628 kilometers (5,983 miles / 5,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 China with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:28 in Altay, it's 23:28 in Luanda. 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 2,217 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Altay Air Base.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Altay Air Base (AAT) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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