CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,367 km
5,820 miles
GJR
Gjogur
Iceland
Distance
9,367 km
5,820 mi / 5,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
343°
north northwest

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CAN GJR
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gjogur Airport
IATA Code CAN GJR
ICAO Code ZGGG BIGJ
City Guangzhou Gjogur
Country China Iceland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 50 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 66.000000, -21.330000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Gjogur (GJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gjogur Airport (GJR) in Gjogur, Iceland is 9,367 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Iceland. 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 14:36 in Guangzhou, it's 06:36 in Gjogur. 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 Gjogur (GJR) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 41° (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 Gjogur Airport (GJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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