CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,664 km
6,005 miles
FMI
Kalemie Airport
DR Congo
Distance
9,664 km
6,005 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
262°
west

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CAN FMI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kalemie Airport
IATA Code CAN FMI
ICAO Code ZGGG FZRF
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 50 ft 2,569 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -5.880000, 29.250000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kalemie Airport (FMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kalemie Airport (FMI) in Kalemie Airport, DR Congo is 9,664 kilometers (6,005 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 15:02 in Guangzhou, it's 09:02 in Kalemie Airport. With a 6-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 2,519 feet between the two airports. Kalemie Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Kalemie Airport (FMI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 66° (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 Kalemie Airport (FMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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