CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,069 km
5,635 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
9,069 km
5,635 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CAN KCU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code CAN KCU
ICAO Code ZGGG HUMI
City Guangzhou Masindi
Country China Uganda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 50 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 1.760000, 31.740000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 9,069 kilometers (5,635 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 00:25 in Guangzhou, it's 19:25 in Masindi. 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 3,800 feet between the two airports. Masindi Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

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

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