CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,093 km
5,029 miles
GVX
Gavle / Sandviken
Sweden
Distance
8,093 km
5,029 mi / 4,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN GVX
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gavle Sandviken Airport
IATA Code CAN GVX
ICAO Code ZGGG ESSK
City Guangzhou Gavle / Sandviken
Country China Sweden
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 50 ft 224 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 60.590000, 16.950000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden is 8,093 kilometers (5,029 miles / 4,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Sweden. 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 11:54 in Guangzhou, it's 04:54 in Gavle / Sandviken. 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 Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 73° (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 Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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