CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,109 km
5,039 miles
CLJ
Cluj-Napoca
Romania
Distance
8,109 km
5,039 mi / 4,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN CLJ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Cluj-Napoca International Airport
IATA Code CAN CLJ
ICAO Code ZGGG LRCL
City Guangzhou Cluj-Napoca
Country China Romania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 50 ft 1,036 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 46.790000, 23.690000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania is 8,109 kilometers (5,039 miles / 4,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Romania. 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 08:44 in Guangzhou, it's 02:44 in Cluj-Napoca. With a 6-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 Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 74° (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 Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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