CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,709 km
10,382 miles
MPY
Maripasoula
GF
Distance
16,709 km
10,382 mi / 9,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
334°
north northwest

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CAN MPY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Maripasoula Airport
IATA Code CAN MPY
ICAO Code ZGGG SOOA
City Guangzhou Maripasoula
Country China GF
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Cayenne
Elevation 50 ft 406 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 3.660000, -54.040000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Maripasoula (MPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Maripasoula Airport (MPY) in Maripasoula, GF is 16,709 kilometers (10,382 miles / 9,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 GF. 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 05:27 in Guangzhou, it's 18:27 in Maripasoula. 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 Maripasoula (MPY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 24° (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 Maripasoula Airport (MPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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