CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,197 km
5,715 miles
OBL
Zoersel
Belgium
Distance
9,197 km
5,715 mi / 4,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
323°
northwest

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CAN OBL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Oostmalle Air Base
IATA Code CAN OBL
ICAO Code ZGGG EBZR
City Guangzhou Zoersel
Country China Belgium
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Brussels
Elevation 50 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 51.260000, 4.750000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Zoersel (OBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Oostmalle Air Base (OBL) in Zoersel, Belgium is 9,197 kilometers (5,715 miles / 4,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Belgium. 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 19:16 in Guangzhou, it's 12:16 in Zoersel. 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 Zoersel (OBL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 61° (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 Oostmalle Air Base (OBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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