CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,166 km
6,317 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
10,166 km
6,317 mi / 5,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
319°
northwest

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CAN VIT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code CAN VIT
ICAO Code ZGGG LEVT
City Guangzhou Alava
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Madrid
Elevation 50 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 42.880000, -2.720000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 10,166 kilometers (6,317 miles / 5,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 04:17 in Guangzhou, it's 21:17 in Alava. 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 1,632 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Alava (VIT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 56° (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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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