BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
10,299 km
6,400 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
10,299 km
6,400 mi / 5,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BGF CAN
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BGF CAN
ICAO Code FEFF ZGGG
City Bangui Guangzhou
Country Central African Republic China
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,208 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 23.390000, 113.300000

Bangui (BGF) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 10,299 kilometers (6,400 miles / 5,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Central African Republic 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 21:50 in Bangui, it's 04:50 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 1,158 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Bangui (BGF) follows a heading of 276° (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 Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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