CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,715 km
5,415 miles
MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
Distance
8,715 km
5,415 mi / 4,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN MFA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mafia Island Airport
IATA Code CAN MFA
ICAO Code ZGGG HTMA
City Guangzhou Mafia Island
Country China Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 50 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -7.920000, 39.670000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Mafia Island (MFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania is 8,715 kilometers (5,415 miles / 4,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Tanzania. 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 02:38 in Guangzhou, it's 21:38 in Mafia Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mafia Island (MFA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 64° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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