AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,140 km
5,679 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
9,140 km
5,679 mi / 4,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
61°
east northeast

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AMS CAN
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code AMS CAN
ICAO Code EHAM ZGGG
City Amsterdam Guangzhou
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 23.390000, 113.300000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 9,140 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Netherlands 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 17:05 in Amsterdam, it's 23:05 in Guangzhou. With a 6-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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 324° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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