CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,443 km
5,246 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
8,443 km
5,246 mi / 4,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
241°
west southwest

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CAN VAT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code CAN VAT
ICAO Code ZGGG FMMY
City Guangzhou Vatomandry
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 50 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 8,443 kilometers (5,246 miles / 4,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Madagascar. 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 17:24 in Guangzhou, it's 12:24 in Vatomandry. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vatomandry (VAT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 59° (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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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