BGH
Boghe
Mauritania
12,781 km
7,942 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
12,781 km
7,942 mi / 6,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
53°
northeast

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BGH CAN
Airport Name Abbaye Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BGH CAN
ICAO Code GQNE ZGGG
City Boghe Guangzhou
Country Mauritania China
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 66 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 16.630000, -14.200000 23.390000, 113.300000

Boghe (BGH) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abbaye Airport (BGH) in Boghe, Mauritania to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 12,781 kilometers (7,942 miles / 6,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Mauritania 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 11:01 in Boghe, it's 19:01 in Guangzhou. 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 Guangzhou (CAN) to Boghe (BGH) follows a heading of 303° (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 Abbaye Airport (BGH) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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