CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,543 km
7,794 miles
KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
Distance
12,543 km
7,794 mi / 6,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN KFA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kiffa Airport
IATA Code CAN KFA
ICAO Code ZGGG GQNF
City Guangzhou Kiffa
Country China Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 50 ft 424 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 16.590000, -11.410000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kiffa (KFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania is 12,543 kilometers (7,794 miles / 6,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Mauritania. 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 20:43 in Guangzhou, it's 12:43 in Kiffa. 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 Kiffa (KFA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 55° (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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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