CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,364 km
6,440 miles
SHO
Manzini
Eswatini
Distance
10,364 km
6,440 mi / 5,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
243°
west southwest

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CAN SHO
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport King Mswati III Intl
IATA Code CAN SHO
ICAO Code ZGGG FDSK
City Guangzhou Manzini
Country China Eswatini
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Mbabane
Elevation 50 ft 1,092 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -26.360000, 31.720000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Manzini (SHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to King Mswati III Intl (SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini is 10,364 kilometers (6,440 miles / 5,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Eswatini. 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 17:13 in Guangzhou, it's 11:13 in Manzini. With a 6-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 1,042 feet between the two airports. King Mswati III Intl sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Manzini (SHO) 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 King Mswati III Intl (SHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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