CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,538 km
7,169 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
11,538 km
7,169 mi / 6,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN WDH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code CAN WDH
ICAO Code ZGGG FYWH
City Guangzhou Windhoek
Country China Namibia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 50 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 11,538 kilometers (7,169 miles / 6,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Namibia. 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 02:27 in Guangzhou, it's 20:27 in Windhoek. 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 5,590 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International 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 Windhoek (WDH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 70° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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