CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,403 km
5,221 miles
HEW
Athens
Greece
Distance
8,403 km
5,221 mi / 4,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
305°
northwest

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CAN HEW
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Athen Helenikon Airport
IATA Code CAN HEW
ICAO Code ZGGG LGAT
City Guangzhou Athens
Country China Greece
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Athens
Elevation 50 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 37.890000, 23.730000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Athens (HEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece is 8,403 kilometers (5,221 miles / 4,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 19:44 in Guangzhou, it's 13:44 in Athens. 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 Athens (HEW) 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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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