CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,655 km
5,378 miles
IES
Riesa
Germany
Distance
8,655 km
5,378 mi / 4,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
321°
northwest

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CAN IES
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Riesa-Gohlis Airport
IATA Code CAN IES
ICAO Code ZGGG EDAU
City Guangzhou Riesa
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 50 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 51.290000, 13.360000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Riesa (IES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany is 8,655 kilometers (5,378 miles / 4,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Germany. 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 20:53 in Riesa. With a 7-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 Riesa (IES) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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