CAN
Guangzhou
China
17,719 km
11,010 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
17,719 km
11,010 mi / 9,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
169°
south

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CAN WAP
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code CAN WAP
ICAO Code ZGGG SCAP
City Guangzhou Alto Palena
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 50 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 17,719 kilometers (11,010 miles / 9,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:31 in Guangzhou, it's 02:31 in Alto Palena. With a 11-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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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