CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,146 km
5,683 miles
NSY
Sigonella Airport
Italy
Distance
9,146 km
5,683 mi / 4,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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CAN NSY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sigonella Airport
IATA Code CAN NSY
ICAO Code ZGGG LICZ
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China Italy
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Rome
Elevation 50 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 37.400000, 14.920000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sigonella Airport (NSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sigonella Airport (NSY) in Sigonella Airport, Italy is 9,146 kilometers (5,683 miles / 4,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in Guangzhou, it's 02:14 in Sigonella Airport. With a 7-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 Sigonella Airport (NSY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 66° (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 Sigonella Airport (NSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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