CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,034 km
4,992 miles
GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
Distance
8,034 km
4,992 mi / 4,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

CAN GDQ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gonder Airport
IATA Code CAN GDQ
ICAO Code ZGGG HAGN
City Guangzhou Gondar
Country China Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 50 ft 6,449 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 12.520000, 37.430000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Gondar (GDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia is 8,034 kilometers (4,992 miles / 4,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Ethiopia. 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 03:09 in Guangzhou, it's 22:09 in Gondar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,399 feet between the two airports. Gonder Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gondar (GDQ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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