CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,813 km
7,340 miles
XKY
Kaya
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,813 km
7,340 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
292°
west northwest

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CAN XKY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kaya Airport
IATA Code CAN XKY
ICAO Code ZGGG DFCA
City Guangzhou Kaya
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 50 ft 984 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 13.070000, -1.100000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kaya (XKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kaya Airport (XKY) in Kaya, Burkina Faso is 11,813 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 01:28 in Guangzhou, it's 17:28 in Kaya. 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 Kaya (XKY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 61° (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 Kaya Airport (XKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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