CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,711 km
6,034 miles
JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
Distance
9,711 km
6,034 mi / 5,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
355°
north

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CAN JEG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Aasiaat Airport
IATA Code CAN JEG
ICAO Code ZGGG BGAA
City Guangzhou Aasiaat
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nuuk
Elevation 50 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 68.720000, -52.780000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Aasiaat (JEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland is 9,711 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:10 in Guangzhou, it's 00:10 in Aasiaat. With a 10-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 Aasiaat (JEG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Aasiaat Airport (JEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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