APQ
Arapiraca
Brazil
16,483 km
10,242 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
16,483 km
10,242 mi / 8,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Maceio
Heading
61°
east northeast

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APQ CAN
Airport Name Arapiraca Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code APQ CAN
ICAO Code SNAL ZGGG
City Arapiraca Guangzhou
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Maceio Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 886 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -9.780000, -36.630000 23.390000, 113.300000

Arapiraca (APQ) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 16,483 kilometers (10,242 miles / 8,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Brazil with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Arapiraca, it's 13:16 in Guangzhou. With a 11-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 Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Arapiraca Airport (APQ) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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