CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,801 km
10,440 miles
OEM
Paloemeu
Suriname
Distance
16,801 km
10,440 mi / 9,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
336°
north northwest

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CAN OEM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Vincent Fayks Airport
IATA Code CAN OEM
ICAO Code ZGGG SMPA
City Guangzhou Paloemeu
Country China Suriname
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Paramaribo
Elevation 50 ft 714 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 3.350000, -55.440000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Paloemeu (OEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) in Paloemeu, Suriname is 16,801 kilometers (10,440 miles / 9,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Suriname. 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 16:45 in Guangzhou, it's 05:45 in Paloemeu. 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 Paloemeu (OEM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 22° (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 Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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