CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,973 km
8,061 miles
SAZ
Sasstown
Liberia
Distance
12,973 km
8,061 mi / 7,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
288°
west northwest

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CAN SAZ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sasstown Airport
IATA Code CAN SAZ
ICAO Code ZGGG GLST
City Guangzhou Sasstown
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 50 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 4.670000, -8.430000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sasstown (SAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sasstown Airport (SAZ) in Sasstown, Liberia is 12,973 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Liberia. 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 17:24 in Guangzhou, it's 09:24 in Sasstown. 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 Sasstown (SAZ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 61° (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 Sasstown Airport (SAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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