ASI
Ascension Island
SH
14,194 km
8,819 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
14,194 km
8,819 mi / 7,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
67°
east northeast

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ASI CAN
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code ASI CAN
ICAO Code FHAW ZGGG
City Ascension Island Guangzhou
Country SH China
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 278 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 23.390000, 113.300000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 14,194 kilometers (8,819 miles / 7,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 SH with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:54 in Ascension Island, it's 13:54 in Guangzhou. With a 8-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 Guangzhou (CAN) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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