CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,796 km
5,466 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
8,796 km
5,466 mi / 4,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CAN NAQ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code CAN NAQ
ICAO Code ZGGG BGQQ
City Guangzhou Qaanaaq
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Thule
Elevation 50 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 77.490000, -69.390000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 8,796 kilometers (5,466 miles / 4,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Guangzhou, it's 16:31 in Qaanaaq. With a 12-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 Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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