LAD
Luanda
Angola
11,786 km
7,323 miles
ZIX
Zhigansk
Russia
Distance
11,786 km
7,323 mi / 6,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
23°
north northeast

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LAD ZIX
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Zhigansk Airport
IATA Code LAD ZIX
ICAO Code FNLU UEVV
City Luanda Zhigansk
Country Angola Russia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 243 ft 292 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 66.800000, 123.360000

Luanda (LAD) to Zhigansk (ZIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) in Zhigansk, Russia is 11,786 kilometers (7,323 miles / 6,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:40 in Luanda, it's 12:40 in Zhigansk. With a 8-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 Zhigansk (ZIX) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). 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 Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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