CAN
Guangzhou
China
17,461 km
10,850 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
17,461 km
10,850 mi / 9,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
268°
west

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CAN MEA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code CAN MEA
ICAO Code ZGGG SBME
City Guangzhou Macae
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 50 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -22.340000, -41.770000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 17,461 kilometers (10,850 miles / 9,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 12:33 in Guangzhou, it's 01:33 in Macae. 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.

The return flight from Macae (MEA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Macae Airport (MEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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