CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,027 km
8,095 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
13,027 km
8,095 mi / 7,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
289°
west northwest

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CAN UCN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code CAN UCN
ICAO Code ZGGG GLBU
City Guangzhou Buchanan
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 50 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 5.170000, -9.280000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 13,027 kilometers (8,095 miles / 7,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 20:54 in Guangzhou, it's 12:54 in Buchanan. 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 Buchanan (UCN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 60° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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