# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Den Helder (DHR)

> 9,107 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,107 km / 5,659 mi / 4,917 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 325° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 62° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Netherlands
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 01:27 in Guangzhou, it's 19:27 in Den Helder)
- **Elevation difference**: 47 ft (DHR is lower than CAN)

## Airports

### [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

### [De Kooy Airport (DHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dhr-den-helder-de-kooy-airport/1ef266de-c6d7-6b0a-984c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Den Helder, Netherlands
- ICAO: EHKD
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates: 52.920000, 4.780000
- Elevation: 3 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 01:27 in Guangzhou, it's 19:27 in Den Helder.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [De Kooy Airport (DHR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dhr-den-helder-de-kooy-airport/1ef266de-c6d7-6b0a-984c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)