CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,522 km
7,159 miles
POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
Distance
11,522 km
7,159 mi / 6,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
275°
west

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CAN POG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Port Gentil Airport
IATA Code CAN POG
ICAO Code ZGGG FOOG
City Guangzhou Port Gentil
Country China Gabon
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Libreville
Elevation 50 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -0.710000, 8.750000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Port Gentil (POG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon is 11,522 kilometers (7,159 miles / 6,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Gabon. 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 21:20 in Guangzhou, it's 14:20 in Port Gentil. 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 Port Gentil (POG) 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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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