CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,971 km
6,196 miles
QSF
Setif
Algeria
Distance
9,971 km
6,196 mi / 5,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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CAN QSF
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Ain Arnat Airport
IATA Code CAN QSF
ICAO Code ZGGG DAAS
City Guangzhou Setif
Country China Algeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Algiers
Elevation 50 ft 3,360 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 36.180000, 5.320000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Setif (QSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) in Setif, Algeria is 9,971 kilometers (6,196 miles / 5,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:34 in Guangzhou, it's 09:34 in Setif. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,310 feet between the two airports. Ain Arnat Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Setif (QSF) 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 Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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