CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,428 km
5,858 miles
KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
Distance
9,428 km
5,858 mi / 5,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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CAN KRE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kirundo Airport
IATA Code CAN KRE
ICAO Code ZGGG HBBO
City Guangzhou Kirundo
Country China Burundi
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 50 ft 4,511 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -2.540000, 30.090000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kirundo (KRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi is 9,428 kilometers (5,858 miles / 5,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Burundi. 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 15:47 in Guangzhou, it's 09:47 in Kirundo. 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 4,461 feet between the two airports. Kirundo Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

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

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