ATH
Athens
Greece
8,383 km
5,209 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
8,383 km
5,209 mi / 4,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
72°
east northeast

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ATH CAN
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code ATH CAN
ICAO Code LGAV ZGGG
City Athens Guangzhou
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 308 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 23.390000, 113.300000

Athens (ATH) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 8,383 kilometers (5,209 miles / 4,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greece with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:02 in Athens, it's 15:02 in Guangzhou. With a 6-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 Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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