CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,394 km
6,458 miles
MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
Distance
10,394 km
6,458 mi / 5,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
241°
west southwest

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CAN MZQ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mkuze Airport
IATA Code CAN MZQ
ICAO Code ZGGG FAMU
City Guangzhou Mkuze
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 50 ft 400 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -27.630000, 32.040000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Mkuze (MZQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa is 10,394 kilometers (6,458 miles / 5,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 South Africa. 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 02:49 in Guangzhou, it's 20:49 in Mkuze. 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 Mkuze (MZQ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Mkuze Airport (MZQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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