# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Sigonella Airport (NSY)

> 9,146 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,146 km / 5,683 mi / 4,938 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 308° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Italy
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 19:43 in Guangzhou, it's 13:43 in Sigonella Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 29 ft (NSY is higher than CAN)

## Airports

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Sigonella Airport (NSY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nsy-sigonella-airport/1ef266df-4fe4-615a-9309-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sigonella Airport, Italy
- ICAO: LICZ
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 37.400000, 14.920000
- Elevation: 79 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:43 in Guangzhou, it's 13:43 in Sigonella Airport.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sigonella Airport (NSY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nsy-sigonella-airport/1ef266df-4fe4-615a-9309-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)