CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,057 km
5,628 miles
REG
Reggio Calabria
Italy
Distance
9,057 km
5,628 mi / 4,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN REG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Reggio Calabria Airport
IATA Code CAN REG
ICAO Code ZGGG LICR
City Guangzhou Reggio Calabria
Country China Italy
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Rome
Elevation 50 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 38.070000, 15.650000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Reggio Calabria (REG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) in Reggio Calabria, Italy is 9,057 kilometers (5,628 miles / 4,891 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 18:59 in Guangzhou, it's 11:59 in Reggio Calabria. 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 Reggio Calabria (REG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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