CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,452 km
5,252 miles
CHQ
Souda
Greece
Distance
8,452 km
5,252 mi / 4,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
303°
west northwest

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CAN CHQ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Chania International Airport
IATA Code CAN CHQ
ICAO Code ZGGG LGSA
City Guangzhou Souda
Country China Greece
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Athens
Elevation 50 ft 490 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 35.530000, 24.150000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Souda (CHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece is 8,452 kilometers (5,252 miles / 4,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 China with Greece. 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 03:53 in Guangzhou, it's 21:53 in Souda. 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 Souda (CHQ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 71° (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 Chania International Airport (CHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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