BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
10,973 km
6,819 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
10,973 km
6,819 mi / 5,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BFN CAN
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BFN CAN
ICAO Code FABL ZGGG
City Bloemfontain Guangzhou
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,458 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 23.390000, 113.300000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 10,973 kilometers (6,819 miles / 5,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 South Africa 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 22:50 in Bloemfontain, it's 04:50 in Guangzhou. With a 6-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 4,408 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 242° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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