BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,233 km
5,737 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
9,233 km
5,737 mi / 4,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
61°
east northeast

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BRU CAN
Airport Name Brussels Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BRU CAN
ICAO Code EBBR ZGGG
City Brussels Guangzhou
Country Belgium China
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 184 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 23.390000, 113.300000

Brussels (BRU) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 9,233 kilometers (5,737 miles / 4,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Belgium 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 09:20 in Brussels, it's 16:20 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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