CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,323 km
6,414 miles
YFB
Iqaluit
Canada
Distance
10,323 km
6,414 mi / 5,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CAN YFB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Iqaluit Airport
IATA Code CAN YFB
ICAO Code ZGGG CYFB
City Guangzhou Iqaluit
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 50 ft 110 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 63.760000, -68.560000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Iqaluit (YFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Iqaluit Airport (YFB) in Iqaluit, Canada is 10,323 kilometers (6,414 miles / 5,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:21 in Guangzhou, it's 04:21 in Iqaluit. With a 13-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 Iqaluit (YFB) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Iqaluit Airport (YFB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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