CAN
Guangzhou
China
17,072 km
10,608 miles
LEC
Lencois
Brazil
Distance
17,072 km
10,608 mi / 9,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN LEC
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Chapada Diamantina Airport
IATA Code CAN LEC
ICAO Code ZGGG SBLE
City Guangzhou Lencois
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 50 ft 1,676 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -12.480000, -41.280000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Lencois (LEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil is 17,072 kilometers (10,608 miles / 9,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Guangzhou, it's 19:01 in Lencois. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,626 feet between the two airports. Chapada Diamantina Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Lencois (LEC) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 62° (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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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