BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
10,490 km
6,518 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
10,490 km
6,518 mi / 5,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
67°
east northeast

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BAN CAN
Airport Name Basongo Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BAN CAN
ICAO Code FZVR ZGGG
City Basongo Guangzhou
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,640 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 23.390000, 113.300000

Basongo (BAN) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 10,490 kilometers (6,518 miles / 5,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 DR Congo 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 15:22 in Basongo, it's 21:22 in Guangzhou. With a 6-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 1,590 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 267° (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 Basongo Airport (BAN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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