CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,138 km
5,678 miles
FLR
Firenze
Italy
Distance
9,138 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
315°
northwest

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CAN FLR
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Firenze / Peretola Airport
IATA Code CAN FLR
ICAO Code ZGGG LIRQ
City Guangzhou Firenze
Country China Italy
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Rome
Elevation 50 ft 142 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 43.810000, 11.210000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Firenze (FLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Firenze / Peretola Airport (FLR) in Firenze, Italy is 9,138 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Italy. 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 19:20 in Guangzhou, it's 12:20 in Firenze. 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 Firenze (FLR) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 65° (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 Firenze / Peretola Airport (FLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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