CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,869 km
7,997 miles
THC
Tchien
Liberia
Distance
12,869 km
7,997 mi / 6,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN THC
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Tchien Airport
IATA Code CAN THC
ICAO Code ZGGG GLTN
City Guangzhou Tchien
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 50 ft 790 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 6.050000, -8.140000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Tchien (THC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Tchien Airport (THC) in Tchien, Liberia is 12,869 kilometers (7,997 miles / 6,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Liberia. 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 00:36 in Guangzhou, it's 16:36 in Tchien. With a 8-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 Tchien (THC) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 60° (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 Tchien Airport (THC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.