BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
10,364 km
6,440 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
10,364 km
6,440 mi / 5,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Harare
Heading
66°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

BUQ CAN
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BUQ CAN
ICAO Code FVBU ZGGG
City Bulawayo Guangzhou
Country Zimbabwe China
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,359 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 23.390000, 113.300000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 10,364 kilometers (6,440 miles / 5,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 11:00 in Bulawayo, it's 17:00 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 4,309 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 250° (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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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