The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa is 10,796 kilometers (6,708 miles / 5,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 South Africa. 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 06:31 in Guangzhou, it's 00:31 in Port St Johns. 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 1,177 feet between the two airports. Port St Johns Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Port St Johns (JOH) 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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.