CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,170 km
6,319 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
10,170 km
6,319 mi / 5,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN LUN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code CAN LUN
ICAO Code ZGGG FLKK
City Guangzhou Lusaka
Country China Zambia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 50 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 10,170 kilometers (6,319 miles / 5,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Zambia. 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 10:41 in Guangzhou, it's 04:41 in Lusaka. 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 3,729 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) 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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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