CAN
Guangzhou
China
7,674 km
4,769 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
7,674 km
4,769 mi / 4,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
328°
north northwest

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CAN HEL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code CAN HEL
ICAO Code ZGGG EFHK
City Guangzhou Helsinki
Country China Finland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 50 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 60.320000, 24.960000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 7,674 kilometers (4,769 miles / 4,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Finland. 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 15:03 in Guangzhou, it's 09:03 in Helsinki. 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 Helsinki (HEL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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