HEK
Heihe
China
12,467 km
7,747 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
12,467 km
7,747 mi / 6,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
283°
west northwest

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HEK LAD
Airport Name Heihe Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code HEK LAD
ICAO Code ZYHE FNLU
City Heihe Luanda
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 8,530 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, 127.310000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Heihe (HEK) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 12,467 kilometers (7,747 miles / 6,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 11:56 in Heihe, it's 04:56 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 8,287 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Heihe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Heihe (HEK) follows a heading of 39° (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 Heihe Airport (HEK) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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