CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,165 km
5,695 miles
FAE
Vagar
FO
Distance
9,165 km
5,695 mi / 4,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
336°
north northwest

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CAN FAE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Vagar Airport
IATA Code CAN FAE
ICAO Code ZGGG EKVG
City Guangzhou Vagar
Country China FO
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Faroe
Elevation 50 ft 280 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 62.060000, -7.280000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Vagar (FAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO is 9,165 kilometers (5,695 miles / 4,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 FO. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:19 in Guangzhou, it's 17:19 in Vagar. 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 Vagar (FAE) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 53° (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 Vagar Airport (FAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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