CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,310 km
7,649 miles
TKD
Sekondi-Takoradi
Ghana
Distance
12,310 km
7,649 mi / 6,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN TKD
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Takoradi Airport
IATA Code CAN TKD
ICAO Code ZGGG DGTK
City Guangzhou Sekondi-Takoradi
Country China Ghana
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Accra
Elevation 50 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 4.900000, -1.770000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana is 12,310 kilometers (7,649 miles / 6,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Ghana. 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 17:17 in Guangzhou, it's 09:17 in Sekondi-Takoradi. 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 Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 63° (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 Takoradi Airport (TKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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