CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,598 km
7,207 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,598 km
7,207 mi / 6,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
291°
west northwest

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CAN XKA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code CAN XKA
ICAO Code ZGGG DFEL
City Guangzhou Kantchari
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 50 ft 879 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 12.470000, 1.500000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 11,598 kilometers (7,207 miles / 6,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 07:53 in Guangzhou, it's 23:53 in Kantchari. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kantchari (XKA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 62° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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