CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,069 km
5,635 miles
CGN
Cologne
Germany
Distance
9,069 km
5,635 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
322°
northwest

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CAN CGN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Cologne Bonn Airport
IATA Code CAN CGN
ICAO Code ZGGG EDDK
City Guangzhou Cologne
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 50 ft 302 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 50.870000, 7.140000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Cologne (CGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany is 9,069 kilometers (5,635 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:45 in Guangzhou, it's 10:45 in Cologne. 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 Cologne (CGN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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