CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,476 km
6,509 miles
PFR
Ilebo
DR Congo
Distance
10,476 km
6,509 mi / 5,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
267°
west

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CAN PFR
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Ilebo Airport
IATA Code CAN PFR
ICAO Code ZGGG FZVS
City Guangzhou Ilebo
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 50 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -4.330000, 20.580000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Ilebo (PFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo is 10,476 kilometers (6,509 miles / 5,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 21:09 in Guangzhou, it's 15:09 in Ilebo. 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 1,400 feet between the two airports. Ilebo Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

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

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