CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,250 km
6,369 miles
MJM
Mbuji Mayi
DR Congo
Distance
10,250 km
6,369 mi / 5,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CAN MJM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mbuji Mayi Airport
IATA Code CAN MJM
ICAO Code ZGGG FZWA
City Guangzhou Mbuji Mayi
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 50 ft 2,221 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -6.120000, 23.570000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Mbuji Mayi (MJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) in Mbuji Mayi, DR Congo is 10,250 kilometers (6,369 miles / 5,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 DR Congo. 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 20:10 in Guangzhou, it's 14:10 in Mbuji Mayi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,171 feet between the two airports. Mbuji Mayi Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

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

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