BUG
Benguela
Angola
11,556 km
7,181 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
11,556 km
7,181 mi / 6,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
69°
east northeast

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BUG CAN
Airport Name Benguela Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BUG CAN
ICAO Code FNBG ZGGG
City Benguela Guangzhou
Country Angola China
Timezone Africa/Luanda Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 118 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 23.390000, 113.300000

Benguela (BUG) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 11,556 kilometers (7,181 miles / 6,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Angola 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 15:27 in Benguela, it's 22:27 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.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 262° (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 Benguela Airport (BUG) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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