Distance From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, CAN - ZNZ Distance

The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is 5392 miles or 8677 kilometers or 4682 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Guangzhou (Huadu) ( China ) to Zanzibar ( Tanzania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou (Huadu) and Zanzibar takes around 12 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou (Huadu), China to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania is 12 hours 23 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CAN - ZNZ

Kilometers		8677 km
Statute Miles		5392 miles
Nautical Miles		4682 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 23 minutes

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Flight Route Map - CAN to ZNZ Flight Path

Location of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport & Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Guangzhou (Huadu) to Zanzibar nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Guangzhou (Huadu), China and Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CAN - ZNZ

Time difference between Guangzhou (Huadu) (China) and Zanzibar (Tanzania) is 5 Hours.
Zanzibar time is 5 Hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).

Location	Local Time
Guangzhou (Huadu) (China)	2025-12-16, 03:08:49 CST
Zanzibar (Tanzania)	2025-12-15, 22:08:49 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN / ZGGG) Guangzhou (Huadu), China

Destination

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ / HTZA) Zanzibar, Tanzania