AUA
Oranjestad
AW
16,008 km
9,947 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
16,008 km
9,947 mi / 8,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Aruba
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

AUA CAN
Airport Name Queen Beatrix International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code AUA CAN
ICAO Code TNCA ZGGG
City Oranjestad Guangzhou
Country AW China
Timezone America/Aruba Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 60 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 12.500000, -70.020000 23.390000, 113.300000

Oranjestad (AUA) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad, AW to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 16,008 kilometers (9,947 miles / 8,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Oranjestad, it's 04:51 in Guangzhou. With a 12-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 Oranjestad (AUA) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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