CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,826 km
7,348 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
11,826 km
7,348 mi / 6,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
252°
west southwest

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CAN SWP
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code CAN SWP
ICAO Code ZGGG FYSM
City Guangzhou Swakopmund
Country China Namibia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 50 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 11,826 kilometers (7,348 miles / 6,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Namibia. 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 10:21 in Guangzhou, it's 04:21 in Swakopmund. 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.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 71° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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