CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,036 km
6,858 miles
NSI
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
11,036 km
6,858 mi / 5,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

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Airport Comparison

CAN NSI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport
IATA Code CAN NSI
ICAO Code ZGGG FKYS
City Guangzhou Yaounde
Country China Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Douala
Elevation 50 ft 2,278 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 3.720000, 11.550000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Yaounde (NSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 11,036 kilometers (6,858 miles / 5,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Cameroon. 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 10:32 in Guangzhou, it's 03:32 in Yaounde. 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 2,228 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (NSI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 66° (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 Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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