CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,397 km
5,839 miles
MSE
Manston
United Kingdom
Distance
9,397 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
324°
northwest

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CAN MSE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kent International Airport
IATA Code CAN MSE
ICAO Code ZGGG EGMH
City Guangzhou Manston
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 50 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 51.340000, 1.350000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Manston (MSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kent International Airport (MSE) in Manston, United Kingdom is 9,397 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:22 in Guangzhou, it's 09:22 in Manston. With a 8-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 Manston (MSE) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 59° (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 Kent International Airport (MSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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