CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,317 km
5,168 miles
JSY
Syros Island
Greece
Distance
8,317 km
5,168 mi / 4,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
305°
northwest

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CAN JSY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Syros Airport
IATA Code CAN JSY
ICAO Code ZGGG LGSO
City Guangzhou Syros Island
Country China Greece
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Athens
Elevation 50 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 37.420000, 24.950000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Syros Island (JSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Syros Airport (JSY) in Syros Island, Greece is 8,317 kilometers (5,168 miles / 4,491 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 06:16 in Guangzhou, it's 00:16 in Syros Island. 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 Syros Island (JSY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 72° (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 Syros Airport (JSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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