CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,207 km
6,964 miles
DLA
Douala
Cameroon
Distance
11,207 km
6,964 mi / 6,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

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CAN DLA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Douala International Airport
IATA Code CAN DLA
ICAO Code ZGGG FKKD
City Guangzhou Douala
Country China Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Douala
Elevation 50 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 4.010000, 9.720000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Douala (DLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon is 11,207 kilometers (6,964 miles / 6,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Cameroon. 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 03:44 in Guangzhou, it's 20:44 in Douala. 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 Douala (DLA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Douala International Airport (DLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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