CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,326 km
7,038 miles
NOV
Huambo
Angola
Distance
11,326 km
7,038 mi / 6,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
261°
west

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CAN NOV
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Nova Lisboa Airport
IATA Code CAN NOV
ICAO Code ZGGG FNHU
City Guangzhou Huambo
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 50 ft 5,587 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -12.810000, 15.760000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Huambo (NOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola is 11,326 kilometers (7,038 miles / 6,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Angola. 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 18:26 in Guangzhou, it's 11:26 in Huambo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,537 feet between the two airports. Nova Lisboa Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Huambo (NOV) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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