CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,002 km
6,837 miles
FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
Distance
11,002 km
6,837 mi / 5,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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CAN FIH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Ndjili International Airport
IATA Code CAN FIH
ICAO Code ZGGG FZAA
City Guangzhou Kinshasa
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 50 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -4.390000, 15.440000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kinshasa (FIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo is 11,002 kilometers (6,837 miles / 5,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 DR Congo. 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 20:39 in Guangzhou, it's 13:39 in Kinshasa. 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.

The return flight from Kinshasa (FIH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Ndjili International Airport (FIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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