AAH
Aachen
Germany
9,131 km
5,674 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
9,131 km
5,674 mi / 4,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
62°
east northeast

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AAH CAN
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code AAH CAN
ICAO Code EDKA ZGGG
City Aachen Guangzhou
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 623 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 23.390000, 113.300000

Aachen (AAH) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 9,131 kilometers (5,674 miles / 4,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Germany with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:23 in Aachen, it's 11:23 in Guangzhou. 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 Guangzhou (CAN) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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