CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,068 km
5,635 miles
KBG
Kabalega Falls
Uganda
Distance
9,068 km
5,635 mi / 4,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

CAN KBG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kabalega Falls Airport
IATA Code CAN KBG
ICAO Code ZGGG HUKF
City Guangzhou Kabalega Falls
Country China Uganda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 50 ft 2,365 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 2.330000, 31.500000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kabalega Falls (KBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) in Kabalega Falls, Uganda is 9,068 kilometers (5,635 miles / 4,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Uganda. 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 04:30 in Guangzhou, it's 23:30 in Kabalega Falls. 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 2,315 feet between the two airports. Kabalega Falls Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Kabalega Falls (KBG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.