CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,939 km
6,176 miles
MNS
Mansa
Zambia
Distance
9,939 km
6,176 mi / 5,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN MNS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mansa Airport
IATA Code CAN MNS
ICAO Code ZGGG FLMA
City Guangzhou Mansa
Country China Zambia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 50 ft 4,101 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -11.140000, 28.870000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Mansa (MNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mansa Airport (MNS) in Mansa, Zambia is 9,939 kilometers (6,176 miles / 5,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Zambia. 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 19:46 in Guangzhou, it's 13:46 in Mansa. 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 4,051 feet between the two airports. Mansa Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Mansa (MNS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 66° (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 Mansa Airport (MNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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