CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,506 km
5,285 miles
GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
Distance
8,506 km
5,285 mi / 4,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
273°
west

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CAN GMB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gambella Airport
IATA Code CAN GMB
ICAO Code ZGGG HAGM
City Guangzhou Gambela
Country China Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 50 ft 1,614 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 8.130000, 34.560000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Gambela (GMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia is 8,506 kilometers (5,285 miles / 4,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 09:50 in Guangzhou, it's 04:50 in Gambela. 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 1,564 feet between the two airports. Gambella Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Gambela (GMB) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Gambella Airport (GMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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