CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,253 km
7,613 miles
FGD
Fderik
Mauritania
Distance
12,253 km
7,613 mi / 6,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

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CAN FGD
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Fderik Airport
IATA Code CAN FGD
ICAO Code ZGGG GQPF
City Guangzhou Fderik
Country China Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 50 ft 961 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 22.670000, -12.730000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Fderik (FGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Fderik Airport (FGD) in Fderik, Mauritania is 12,253 kilometers (7,613 miles / 6,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 China with Mauritania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:11 in Guangzhou, it's 06:11 in Fderik. 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 Fderik (FGD) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Fderik Airport (FGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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