CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,054 km
8,111 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
13,054 km
8,111 mi / 7,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
293°
west northwest

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CAN KEN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code CAN KEN
ICAO Code ZGGG GFKE
City Guangzhou Kenema
Country China Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Freetown
Elevation 50 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 7.890000, -11.180000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 13,054 kilometers (8,111 miles / 7,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 09:41 in Guangzhou, it's 01:41 in Kenema. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kenema (KEN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 58° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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