CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,904 km
7,397 miles
LUD
Luderitz
Namibia
Distance
11,904 km
7,397 mi / 6,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
248°
west southwest

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CAN LUD
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Luderitz Airport
IATA Code CAN LUD
ICAO Code ZGGG FYLZ
City Guangzhou Luderitz
Country China Namibia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 50 ft 457 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -26.690000, 15.240000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Luderitz (LUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Luderitz Airport (LUD) in Luderitz, Namibia is 11,904 kilometers (7,397 miles / 6,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Namibia. 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 18:07 in Guangzhou, it's 12:07 in Luderitz. 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.

The return flight from Luderitz (LUD) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 72° (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 Luderitz Airport (LUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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