DAT
Datong
China
11,510 km
7,152 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
11,510 km
7,152 mi / 6,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
270°
west

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DAT LAD
Airport Name Datong Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code DAT LAD
ICAO Code ZBDT FNLU
City Datong Luanda
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 3,442 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 40.060000, 113.480000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Datong (DAT) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Datong Airport (DAT) in Datong, China to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 11,510 kilometers (7,152 miles / 6,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 17:39 in Datong, it's 10:39 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 3,199 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Datong Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Datong (DAT) follows a heading of 51° (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 Datong Airport (DAT) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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