CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,168 km
6,939 miles
KOU
Koulamoutou
Gabon
Distance
11,168 km
6,939 mi / 6,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
273°
west

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CAN KOU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Koulamoutou Airport
IATA Code CAN KOU
ICAO Code ZGGG FOGK
City Guangzhou Koulamoutou
Country China Gabon
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Libreville
Elevation 50 ft 1,070 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -1.180000, 12.440000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Koulamoutou (KOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Koulamoutou Airport (KOU) in Koulamoutou, Gabon is 11,168 kilometers (6,939 miles / 6,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Gabon. 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 05:38 in Guangzhou, it's 22:38 in Koulamoutou. 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 1,020 feet between the two airports. Koulamoutou Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Koulamoutou (KOU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 66° (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 Koulamoutou Airport (KOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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