CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,466 km
7,746 miles
NIX
Nioro du Sahel
Mali
Distance
12,466 km
7,746 mi / 6,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CAN NIX
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Nioro du Sahel Airport
IATA Code CAN NIX
ICAO Code ZGGG GANR
City Guangzhou Nioro du Sahel
Country China Mali
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Bamako
Elevation 50 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 15.240000, -9.580000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Nioro du Sahel (NIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) in Nioro du Sahel, Mali is 12,466 kilometers (7,746 miles / 6,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Mali. 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 07:09 in Guangzhou, it's 23:09 in Nioro du Sahel. 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 Nioro du Sahel (NIX) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 56° (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 Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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