# Distance from Bologna (BLQ) to Guangzhou (CAN)

> 9,098 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,098 km / 5,653 mi / 4,912 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 65° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 315° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Italy) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 18:57 in Bologna, it's 00:57 in Guangzhou)
- **Elevation difference**: 73 ft (CAN is lower than BLQ)

## Airports

### [Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/blq-bologna-bologna-borgo-panigale-airport/1ef266df-50d1-632e-ae7e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bologna, Italy
- ICAO: LIPE
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 44.540000, 11.290000
- Elevation: 123 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 18:57 in Bologna, it's 00:57 in Guangzhou.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/blq-bologna-bologna-borgo-panigale-airport/1ef266df-50d1-632e-ae7e-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)