CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,911 km
6,159 miles
JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
Distance
9,911 km
6,159 mi / 5,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
355°
north

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CAN JHS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sisimiut Airport
IATA Code CAN JHS
ICAO Code ZGGG BGSS
City Guangzhou Sisimiut
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nuuk
Elevation 50 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 66.950000, -53.730000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sisimiut (JHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland is 9,911 kilometers (6,159 miles / 5,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 17:57 in Guangzhou, it's 07:57 in Sisimiut. 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 Sisimiut (JHS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 12° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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