CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,542 km
7,172 miles
CBT
Catumbela
Angola
Distance
11,542 km
7,172 mi / 6,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
262°
west

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CAN CBT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Catumbela Airport
IATA Code CAN CBT
ICAO Code ZGGG FNCT
City Guangzhou Catumbela
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 50 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -12.480000, 13.490000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Catumbela (CBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Catumbela Airport (CBT) in Catumbela, Angola is 11,542 kilometers (7,172 miles / 6,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 China with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Guangzhou, it's 22:40 in Catumbela. 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 Catumbela (CBT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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