CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,545 km
5,931 miles
ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
Distance
9,545 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN ILY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Islay Airport
IATA Code CAN ILY
ICAO Code ZGGG EGPI
City Guangzhou Port Ellen
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 50 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 55.680000, -6.260000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Port Ellen (ILY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom is 9,545 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 16:58 in Guangzhou, it's 08:58 in Port Ellen. 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 Port Ellen (ILY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Islay Airport (ILY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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