CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,238 km
6,362 miles
GDJ
Gandajika
DR Congo
Distance
10,238 km
6,362 mi / 5,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
264°
west

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Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gandajika Airport
IATA Code CAN GDJ
ICAO Code ZGGG FZWC
City Guangzhou Gandajika
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 50 ft 2,618 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -6.730000, 23.950000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Gandajika (GDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo is 10,238 kilometers (6,362 miles / 5,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 DR Congo. 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 11:14 in Guangzhou, it's 05:14 in Gandajika. 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 2,568 feet between the two airports. Gandajika Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Gandajika (GDJ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Gandajika Airport (GDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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