CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,144 km
6,925 miles
MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
Distance
11,144 km
6,925 mi / 6,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
283°
west northwest

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CAN MDI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Makurdi Airport
IATA Code CAN MDI
ICAO Code ZGGG DNMK
City Guangzhou Makurdi
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 50 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 7.700000, 8.610000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Makurdi (MDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria is 11,144 kilometers (6,925 miles / 6,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Nigeria. 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 12:41 in Guangzhou, it's 05:41 in Makurdi. 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.

The return flight from Makurdi (MDI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 64° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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