# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Sikasso (KSS)

> 12,342 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,342 km / 7,669 mi / 6,664 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 293° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 59° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Mali
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 21:55 in Guangzhou, it's 13:55 in Sikasso)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,328 ft (KSS is higher than CAN)

## Airports

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Sikasso Airport (KSS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kss-sikasso-sikasso-airport/1ef266de-e75a-6c38-9494-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sikasso, Mali
- ICAO: GASK
- Timezone: Africa/Bamako
- Coordinates: 11.330000, -5.700000
- Elevation: 1,378 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:55 in Guangzhou, it's 13:55 in Sikasso.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sikasso Airport (KSS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kss-sikasso-sikasso-airport/1ef266de-e75a-6c38-9494-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)