CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,690 km
6,643 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
10,690 km
6,643 mi / 5,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN YOL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code CAN YOL
ICAO Code ZGGG DNYO
City Guangzhou Yola
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 50 ft 599 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 9.260000, 12.430000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 10,690 kilometers (6,643 miles / 5,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Nigeria. 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 09:26 in Guangzhou, it's 02:26 in Yola. With a 7-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 Yola (YOL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.