CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,470 km
5,885 miles
CMK
Club Makokola
Malawi
Distance
9,470 km
5,885 mi / 5,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
252°
west southwest

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CAN CMK
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Club Makokola Airport
IATA Code CAN CMK
ICAO Code ZGGG FWCM
City Guangzhou Club Makokola
Country China Malawi
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 50 ft 1,587 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -14.310000, 35.130000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Club Makokola (CMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Club Makokola Airport (CMK) in Club Makokola, Malawi is 9,470 kilometers (5,885 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Malawi. 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 04:24 in Guangzhou, it's 22:24 in Club Makokola. 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 1,537 feet between the two airports. Club Makokola Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Club Makokola (CMK) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 64° (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 Club Makokola Airport (CMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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