CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,654 km
8,484 miles
VXE
Sao Pedro
Cape Verde
Distance
13,654 km
8,484 mi / 7,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
311°
northwest

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CAN VXE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sao Pedro Airport
IATA Code CAN VXE
ICAO Code ZGGG GVSV
City Guangzhou Sao Pedro
Country China Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 50 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 16.830000, -25.060000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sao Pedro (VXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) in Sao Pedro, Cape Verde is 13,654 kilometers (8,484 miles / 7,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Cape Verde. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:12 in Guangzhou, it's 20:12 in Sao Pedro. With a 9-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 Sao Pedro (VXE) 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 Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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