CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,941 km
5,556 miles
XMI
Masasi
Tanzania
Distance
8,941 km
5,556 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN XMI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Masasi Airport
IATA Code CAN XMI
ICAO Code ZGGG HTMI
City Guangzhou Masasi
Country China Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 50 ft 1,700 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -10.730000, 38.770000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Masasi (XMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Masasi Airport (XMI) in Masasi, Tanzania is 8,941 kilometers (5,556 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Tanzania. 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 05:29 in Guangzhou, it's 00:29 in Masasi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,650 feet between the two airports. Masasi Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Masasi (XMI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 64° (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 Masasi Airport (XMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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