BDT
Gbadolite Airport
DR Congo
10,056 km
6,249 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
10,056 km
6,249 mi / 5,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BDT CAN
Airport Name Gbadolite Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BDT CAN
ICAO Code FZFD ZGGG
City N/A Guangzhou
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,509 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 4.250000, 20.980000 23.390000, 113.300000

Gbadolite Airport (BDT) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbadolite Airport (BDT) in Gbadolite Airport, DR Congo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 10,056 kilometers (6,249 miles / 5,430 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 16:22 in Gbadolite Airport, it's 23:22 in Guangzhou. 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 1,459 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Gbadolite Airport.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Gbadolite Airport (BDT) follows a heading of 275° (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 Gbadolite Airport (BDT) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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