CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,598 km
5,964 miles
CFE
Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne
France
Distance
9,598 km
5,964 mi / 5,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN CFE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
IATA Code CAN CFE
ICAO Code ZGGG LFLC
City Guangzhou Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 50 ft 1,090 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 45.790000, 3.170000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne (CFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) in Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne, France is 9,598 kilometers (5,964 miles / 5,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:14 in Guangzhou, it's 15:14 in Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,040 feet between the two airports. Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne (CFE) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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