BPL
Bole
China
9,104 km
5,657 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
9,104 km
5,657 mi / 4,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BPL LAD
Airport Name Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code BPL LAD
ICAO Code ZWBL FNLU
City Bole Luanda
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,253 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 44.900000, 82.300000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Bole (BPL) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) in Bole, China to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 9,104 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 19:50 in Bole, it's 12:50 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 1,010 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Bole (BPL) follows a heading of 42° (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 Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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