# Distance from Port Alfred (AFD) to Guangzhou (CAN)

> 11,106 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,106 km / 6,901 mi / 5,997 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 68° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 238° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 19:27 in Port Alfred, it's 01:27 in Guangzhou)
- **Elevation difference**: 257 ft (CAN is lower than AFD)

## Airports

### [Port Alfred Airport (AFD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/afd-port-alfred-port-alfred-airport/1ef266de-d3bd-69dc-aa08-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Port Alfred, South Africa
- ICAO: FAPA
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -33.550000, 26.880000
- Elevation: 307 ft

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:27 in Port Alfred, it's 01:27 in Guangzhou.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Port Alfred Airport (AFD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/afd-port-alfred-port-alfred-airport/1ef266de-d3bd-69dc-aa08-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)