CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,157 km
6,933 miles
CDO
Cradock
South Africa
Distance
11,157 km
6,933 mi / 6,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN CDO
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Cradock Airport
IATA Code CAN CDO
ICAO Code ZGGG FACD
City Guangzhou Cradock
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 50 ft 3,110 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -32.160000, 25.650000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Cradock (CDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Cradock Airport (CDO) in Cradock, South Africa is 11,157 kilometers (6,933 miles / 6,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 South Africa. 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 20:37 in Guangzhou, it's 14:37 in Cradock. 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 3,060 feet between the two airports. Cradock Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Cradock (CDO) 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 Cradock Airport (CDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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