ALC
Alicante
Spain
10,298 km
6,399 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
10,298 km
6,399 mi / 5,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
57°
east northeast

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ALC CAN
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code ALC CAN
ICAO Code LEAL ZGGG
City Alicante Guangzhou
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 142 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 23.390000, 113.300000

Alicante (ALC) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 10,298 kilometers (6,399 miles / 5,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Spain 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 12:04 in Alicante, it's 19:04 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 Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 314° (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 Alicante International Airport (ALC) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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