CAN
Guangzhou
China
6,818 km
4,237 miles
CMS
Scusciuban
Somalia
Distance
6,818 km
4,237 mi / 3,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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CAN CMS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Scusciuban Airport
IATA Code CAN CMS
ICAO Code ZGGG HCMS
City Guangzhou Scusciuban
Country China Somalia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 50 ft 1,121 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 10.300000, 50.230000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Scusciuban (CMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Scusciuban Airport (CMS) in Scusciuban, Somalia is 6,818 kilometers (4,237 miles / 3,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Somalia. 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 21:45 in Guangzhou, it's 16:45 in Scusciuban. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,071 feet between the two airports. Scusciuban Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

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

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