CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,134 km
6,918 miles
MEG
Malanje
Angola
Distance
11,134 km
6,918 mi / 6,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
264°
west

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CAN MEG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Malanje Airport
IATA Code CAN MEG
ICAO Code ZGGG FNMA
City Guangzhou Malanje
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 50 ft 3,868 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -9.530000, 16.310000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Malanje (MEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Malanje Airport (MEG) in Malanje, Angola is 11,134 kilometers (6,918 miles / 6,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Angola. 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 23:55 in Guangzhou, it's 16:55 in Malanje. 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 3,818 feet between the two airports. Malanje Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Malanje (MEG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Malanje Airport (MEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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