# Distance from Bakkafjordur (BJD) to Guangzhou (CAN)

> 9,161 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,161 km / 5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 47° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 341° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iceland) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 06:01 in Bakkafjordur, it's 14:01 in Guangzhou)
- **Elevation difference**: 36 ft (CAN is higher than BJD)

## Airports

### [Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bjd-bakkafjordur-bakkafjordur-airport/1ef266de-9d6d-6d00-a0c1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bakkafjordur, Iceland
- ICAO: BIBK
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates: 66.020000, -14.820000
- Elevation: 14 ft

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:01 in Bakkafjordur, it's 14:01 in Guangzhou.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bjd-bakkafjordur-bakkafjordur-airport/1ef266de-9d6d-6d00-a0c1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)