The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,610 kilometers (10,943 miles / 9,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Brazil. 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 06:51 in Guangzhou, it's 19:51 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.