CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,844 km
7,981 miles
POD
Podor
Senegal
Distance
12,844 km
7,981 mi / 6,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
west northwest

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CAN POD
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Podor Airport
IATA Code CAN POD
ICAO Code ZGGG GOSP
City Guangzhou Podor
Country China Senegal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dakar
Elevation 50 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 16.680000, -14.970000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Podor (POD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Podor Airport (POD) in Podor, Senegal is 12,844 kilometers (7,981 miles / 6,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Senegal. 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 20:44 in Guangzhou, it's 12:44 in Podor. 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 Podor (POD) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Podor Airport (POD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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