# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Imbaimadai (IMB)

> 16,705 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,705 km / 10,380 mi / 9,020 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 347° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 12° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Guyana
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 06:47 in Guangzhou, it's 18:47 in Imbaimadai)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,596 ft (IMB is higher than CAN)

## Airports

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Imbaimadai Airport (IMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/imb-imbaimadai-imbaimadai-airport/1ef266df-ddc2-6f58-93ad-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Imbaimadai, Guyana
- ICAO: SYIB
- Timezone: America/Guyana
- Coordinates: 5.710000, -60.290000
- Elevation: 1,646 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:47 in Guangzhou, it's 18:47 in Imbaimadai.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Imbaimadai Airport (IMB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/imb-imbaimadai-imbaimadai-airport/1ef266df-ddc2-6f58-93ad-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)