# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Velas (SJZ)

> 12,033 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,033 km / 7,477 mi / 6,497 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 37° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Portugal
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 01:23 in Guangzhou, it's 17:23 in Velas)
- **Elevation difference**: 261 ft (SJZ is higher than CAN)

## Airports

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjz-velas-sao-jorge-airport/1ef266df-55fb-6714-bf94-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Velas, Portugal
- ICAO: LPSJ
- Timezone: Atlantic/Azores
- Coordinates: 38.670000, -28.180000
- Elevation: 311 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:23 in Guangzhou, it's 17:23 in Velas.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sjz-velas-sao-jorge-airport/1ef266df-55fb-6714-bf94-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)