CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,713 km
6,657 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
10,713 km
6,657 mi / 5,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
255°
west southwest

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CAN SXG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code CAN SXG
ICAO Code ZGGG FLSN
City Guangzhou Senanga
Country China Zambia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 50 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -16.100000, 23.270000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 10,713 kilometers (6,657 miles / 5,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Zambia. 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 19:00 in Guangzhou, it's 13:00 in Senanga. 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 3,320 feet between the two airports. Senanga Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

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

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