CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,550 km
5,313 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
8,550 km
5,313 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
259°
west

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CAN UKA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code CAN UKA
ICAO Code ZGGG HKUK
City Guangzhou Ukunda
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 50 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 8,550 kilometers (5,313 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Kenya. 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 02:57 in Guangzhou, it's 21:57 in Ukunda. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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