CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,563 km
7,185 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
11,563 km
7,185 mi / 6,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN XGN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code CAN XGN
ICAO Code ZGGG FNXA
City Guangzhou Xangongo
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 50 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 11,563 kilometers (7,185 miles / 6,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Angola. 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 02:43 in Guangzhou, it's 19:43 in Xangongo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,585 feet between the two airports. Xangongo Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Xangongo (XGN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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