CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,447 km
5,249 miles
MYD
Malindi
Kenya
Distance
8,447 km
5,249 mi / 4,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
260°
west

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CAN MYD
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Malindi Airport
IATA Code CAN MYD
ICAO Code ZGGG HKML
City Guangzhou Malindi
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 50 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -3.230000, 40.100000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Malindi (MYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, Kenya is 8,447 kilometers (5,249 miles / 4,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Kenya. 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 23:01 in Guangzhou, it's 18:01 in Malindi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malindi (MYD) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Malindi Airport (MYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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