CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,239 km
5,741 miles
ENC
Nancy/Essey
France
Distance
9,239 km
5,741 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
321°
northwest

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CAN ENC
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Nancy-Essey Airport
IATA Code CAN ENC
ICAO Code ZGGG LFSN
City Guangzhou Nancy/Essey
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 50 ft 751 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 48.690000, 6.230000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Nancy/Essey (ENC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Nancy-Essey Airport (ENC) in Nancy/Essey, France is 9,239 kilometers (5,741 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 France. 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 22:33 in Guangzhou, it's 15:33 in Nancy/Essey. 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 Nancy/Essey (ENC) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 62° (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 Nancy-Essey Airport (ENC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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