CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,013 km
8,086 miles
XLS
Saint Louis
Senegal
Distance
13,013 km
8,086 mi / 7,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
northwest

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CAN XLS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Saint Louis Airport
IATA Code CAN XLS
ICAO Code ZGGG GOSS
City Guangzhou Saint Louis
Country China Senegal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dakar
Elevation 50 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 16.050000, -16.460000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Saint Louis (XLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Saint Louis Airport (XLS) in Saint Louis, Senegal is 13,013 kilometers (8,086 miles / 7,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Senegal. 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 21:18 in Guangzhou, it's 13:18 in Saint Louis. 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 Saint Louis (XLS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 52° (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 Saint Louis Airport (XLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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