CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,091 km
7,513 miles
XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
Distance
12,091 km
7,513 mi / 6,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN XNU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Nouna Airport
IATA Code CAN XNU
ICAO Code ZGGG DFON
City Guangzhou Nouna
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 50 ft 886 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 12.750000, -3.870000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Nouna (XNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso is 12,091 kilometers (7,513 miles / 6,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 09:24 in Guangzhou, it's 01:24 in Nouna. 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 Nouna (XNU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 60° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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