BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
9,731 km
6,047 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
9,731 km
6,047 mi / 5,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
67°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

BZU CAN
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BZU CAN
ICAO Code FZKJ ZGGG
City N/A Guangzhou
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,378 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 23.390000, 113.300000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 9,731 kilometers (6,047 miles / 5,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 DR Congo 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 12:22 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 18:22 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 1,328 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 272° (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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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