CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,726 km
5,422 miles
WFI
Fianarantsoa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,726 km
5,422 mi / 4,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN WFI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Fianarantsoa Airport
IATA Code CAN WFI
ICAO Code ZGGG FMSF
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 50 ft 3,658 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -21.440000, 47.110000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) in Fianarantsoa Airport, Madagascar is 8,726 kilometers (5,422 miles / 4,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Madagascar. 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 20:08 in Guangzhou, it's 15:08 in Fianarantsoa Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,608 feet between the two airports. Fianarantsoa Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 59° (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 Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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