LAD
Luanda
Angola
12,122 km
7,533 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
12,122 km
7,533 mi / 6,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
55°
northeast

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LAD TAO
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code LAD TAO
ICAO Code FNLU ZSQD
City Luanda Qingdao
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 243 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 36.270000, 120.370000

Luanda (LAD) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 12,122 kilometers (7,533 miles / 6,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 04:06 in Luanda, it's 11:06 in Qingdao. 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.

The return flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 273° (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 Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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