CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,480 km
7,133 miles
NIM
Niamey
Niger
Distance
11,480 km
7,133 mi / 6,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN NIM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Diori Hamani International Airport
IATA Code CAN NIM
ICAO Code ZGGG DRRN
City Guangzhou Niamey
Country China Niger
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Niamey
Elevation 50 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 13.480000, 2.180000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Niamey (NIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger is 11,480 kilometers (7,133 miles / 6,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Niger. 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 20:59 in Guangzhou, it's 13:59 in Niamey. With a 7-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 Niamey (NIM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 62° (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 Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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