CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,015 km
5,602 miles
ENS
Enschede
Netherlands
Distance
9,015 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
324°
northwest

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CAN ENS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Twenthe Airport
IATA Code CAN ENS
ICAO Code ZGGG EHTW
City Guangzhou Enschede
Country China Netherlands
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 50 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 52.270000, 6.870000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Enschede (ENS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Twenthe Airport (ENS) in Enschede, Netherlands is 9,015 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Netherlands. 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 04:39 in Guangzhou, it's 21:39 in Enschede. 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 Enschede (ENS) 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 Twenthe Airport (ENS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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