CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,219 km
6,971 miles
MSX
Mossendjo
Congo
Distance
11,219 km
6,971 mi / 6,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
271°
west

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CAN MSX
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mossendjo Airport
IATA Code CAN MSX
ICAO Code ZGGG FCMM
City Guangzhou Mossendjo
Country China Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 50 ft 1,519 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -2.950000, 12.700000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Mossendjo (MSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mossendjo Airport (MSX) in Mossendjo, Congo is 11,219 kilometers (6,971 miles / 6,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 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 09:54 in Guangzhou, it's 02:54 in Mossendjo. 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 1,469 feet between the two airports. Mossendjo Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Mossendjo (MSX) 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 Mossendjo Airport (MSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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