CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,895 km
6,148 miles
GJL
Jijel
Algeria
Distance
9,895 km
6,148 mi / 5,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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CAN GJL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
IATA Code CAN GJL
ICAO Code ZGGG DAAV
City Guangzhou Jijel
Country China Algeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Algiers
Elevation 50 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 36.800000, 5.870000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Jijel (GJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria is 9,895 kilometers (6,148 miles / 5,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Algeria. 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 01:33 in Guangzhou, it's 18:33 in Jijel. 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 Jijel (GJL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 61° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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