BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
9,849 km
6,120 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
9,849 km
6,120 mi / 5,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
67°
east northeast

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BGU CAN
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BGU CAN
ICAO Code FEFG ZGGG
City Bangassou Guangzhou
Country Central African Republic China
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,706 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 23.390000, 113.300000

Bangassou (BGU) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 9,849 kilometers (6,120 miles / 5,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Central African Republic 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 08:46 in Bangassou, it's 15:46 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 1,656 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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