ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
11,214 km
6,968 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
11,214 km
6,968 mi / 6,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
64°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

ABV CAN
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code ABV CAN
ICAO Code DNAA ZGGG
City Abuja Guangzhou
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,123 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 23.390000, 113.300000

Abuja (ABV) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 11,214 kilometers (6,968 miles / 6,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Nigeria with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:51 in Abuja, it's 09:51 in Guangzhou. 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 1,073 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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