BEX
Benson
United Kingdom
9,524 km
5,918 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
9,524 km
5,918 mi / 5,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
57°
east northeast

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BEX CAN
Airport Name RAF Benson Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BEX CAN
ICAO Code EGUB ZGGG
City Benson Guangzhou
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 226 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 51.620000, -1.100000 23.390000, 113.300000

Benson (BEX) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Benson (BEX) in Benson, United Kingdom to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 9,524 kilometers (5,918 miles / 5,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 United Kingdom 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 17:54 in Benson, it's 01:54 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 Benson (BEX) follows a heading of 325° (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 RAF Benson (BEX) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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