CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,219 km
6,350 miles
VLC
Valencia
Spain
Distance
10,219 km
6,350 mi / 5,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
315°
northwest

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CAN VLC
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Valencia Airport
IATA Code CAN VLC
ICAO Code ZGGG LEVC
City Guangzhou Valencia
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Madrid
Elevation 50 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 39.490000, -0.480000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Valencia (VLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Valencia Airport (VLC) in Valencia, Spain is 10,219 kilometers (6,350 miles / 5,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 05:31 in Guangzhou, it's 22:31 in Valencia. 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 Valencia (VLC) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 57° (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 Valencia Airport (VLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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