CAG
Cagliari
Italy
9,521 km
5,916 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
9,521 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
63°
east northeast

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CAG CAN
Airport Name Cagliari / Elmas Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code CAG CAN
ICAO Code LIEE ZGGG
City Cagliari Guangzhou
Country Italy China
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 39.250000, 9.050000 23.390000, 113.300000

Cagliari (CAG) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cagliari / Elmas Airport (CAG) in Cagliari, Italy to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 9,521 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Italy 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 12:04 in Cagliari, it's 19:04 in Guangzhou. With a 7-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 Cagliari (CAG) follows a heading of 311° (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 Cagliari / Elmas Airport (CAG) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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