CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,689 km
10,370 miles
DRJ
Drietabbetje
Suriname
Distance
16,689 km
10,370 mi / 9,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN DRJ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Drietabbetje Airport
IATA Code CAN DRJ
ICAO Code ZGGG SMDA
City Guangzhou Drietabbetje
Country China Suriname
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Paramaribo
Elevation 50 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 4.120000, -54.670000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Drietabbetje (DRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) in Drietabbetje, Suriname is 16,689 kilometers (10,370 miles / 9,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Suriname. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:01 in Guangzhou, it's 22:01 in Drietabbetje. With a 11-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 Drietabbetje (DRJ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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