CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,405 km
7,087 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
11,405 km
7,087 mi / 6,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
244°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CAN UTN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code CAN UTN
ICAO Code ZGGG FAUP
City Guangzhou Upington
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 50 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 11,405 kilometers (7,087 miles / 6,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 South Africa. 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 05:33 in Guangzhou, it's 23:33 in Upington. 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 2,732 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 70° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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