CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,686 km
6,640 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
10,686 km
6,640 mi / 5,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
267°
west

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CAN LUS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code CAN LUS
ICAO Code ZGGG FZCE
City Guangzhou Lusanga
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 50 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 10,686 kilometers (6,640 miles / 5,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 DR Congo. 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 06:31 in Guangzhou, it's 23:31 in Lusanga. 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 1,315 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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