CAN
Guangzhou
China
7,248 km
4,504 miles
GLK
Galcaio
Somalia
Distance
7,248 km
4,504 mi / 3,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
267°
west

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CAN GLK
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Galcaio Airport
IATA Code CAN GLK
ICAO Code ZGGG HCMR
City Guangzhou Galcaio
Country China Somalia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 50 ft 975 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 6.780000, 47.450000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Galcaio (GLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Galcaio Airport (GLK) in Galcaio, Somalia is 7,248 kilometers (4,504 miles / 3,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 03:37 in Guangzhou, it's 22:37 in Galcaio. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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