CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,493 km
6,520 miles
WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
10,493 km
6,520 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN WKI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Hwange Airport
IATA Code CAN WKI
ICAO Code ZGGG FVWT
City Guangzhou Hwange
Country China Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Harare
Elevation 50 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -18.360000, 26.520000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Hwange (WKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 10,493 kilometers (6,520 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 16:16 in Guangzhou, it's 10:16 in Hwange. 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 2,450 feet between the two airports. Hwange Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Hwange (WKI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Hwange Airport (WKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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