BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
9,919 km
6,163 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
9,919 km
6,163 mi / 5,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
54°
northeast

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BES CAN
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BES CAN
ICAO Code LFRB ZGGG
City Brest/Guipavas Guangzhou
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 325 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 23.390000, 113.300000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 9,919 kilometers (6,163 miles / 5,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 France 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 17:19 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 00:19 in Guangzhou. With a 7-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 Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 324° (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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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