CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,560 km
5,941 miles
FFD
Fairford
United Kingdom
Distance
9,560 km
5,941 mi / 5,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
326°
northwest

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CAN FFD
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport RAF Fairford
IATA Code CAN FFD
ICAO Code ZGGG EGVA
City Guangzhou Fairford
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 50 ft 286 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 51.680000, -1.790000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Fairford (FFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to RAF Fairford (FFD) in Fairford, United Kingdom is 9,560 kilometers (5,941 miles / 5,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 05:48 in Guangzhou, it's 21:48 in Fairford. With a 8-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 Fairford (FFD) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 56° (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 RAF Fairford (FFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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