CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,282 km
7,631 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
12,282 km
7,631 mi / 6,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
315°
northwest

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CAN VDE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code CAN VDE
ICAO Code ZGGG GCHI
City Guangzhou El Hierro Island
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 50 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 27.810000, -17.890000

Guangzhou (CAN) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 12,282 kilometers (7,631 miles / 6,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Spain. 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 04:37 in Guangzhou, it's 20:37 in El Hierro Island. With a 8-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 El Hierro Island (VDE) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 47° (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 Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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