CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,206 km
8,206 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
13,206 km
8,206 mi / 7,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
295°
west northwest

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CAN HGS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code CAN HGS
ICAO Code ZGGG GFHA
City Guangzhou Freetown
Country China Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Freetown
Elevation 50 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 8.400000, -13.130000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 13,206 kilometers (8,206 miles / 7,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 20:13 in Guangzhou, it's 12:13 in Freetown. 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 Freetown (HGS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 57° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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