CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,672 km
6,010 miles
KAA
Kasama
Zambia
Distance
9,672 km
6,010 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN KAA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kasama Airport
IATA Code CAN KAA
ICAO Code ZGGG FLKS
City Guangzhou Kasama
Country China Zambia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 50 ft 4,541 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -10.220000, 31.130000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kasama (KAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kasama Airport (KAA) in Kasama, Zambia is 9,672 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Zambia. 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 22:38 in Guangzhou, it's 16:38 in Kasama. 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 4,491 feet between the two airports. Kasama Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Kasama (KAA) 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 Kasama Airport (KAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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