CAN
Guangzhou
China
6,486 km
4,030 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
6,486 km
4,030 mi / 3,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
291°
west northwest

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CAN XIJ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code CAN XIJ
ICAO Code ZGGG OKAJ
City Guangzhou Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country China Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 50 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 28.930000, 47.790000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 6,486 kilometers (4,030 miles / 3,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:12 in Guangzhou, it's 12:12 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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