CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,605 km
6,589 miles
IDF
Idiofa
DR Congo
Distance
10,605 km
6,589 mi / 5,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
267°
west

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Airport Comparison

CAN IDF
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Idiofa Airport
IATA Code CAN IDF
ICAO Code ZGGG FZCB
City Guangzhou Idiofa
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 50 ft 2,299 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -5.000000, 19.600000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Idiofa (IDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Idiofa Airport (IDF) in Idiofa, DR Congo is 10,605 kilometers (6,589 miles / 5,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 06:18 in Guangzhou, it's 23:18 in Idiofa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,249 feet between the two airports. Idiofa Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

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

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