CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,823 km
6,104 miles
NQY
Newquay
United Kingdom
Distance
9,823 km
6,104 mi / 5,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN NQY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Newquay Cornwall Airport
IATA Code CAN NQY
ICAO Code ZGGG EGHQ
City Guangzhou Newquay
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 50 ft 390 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 50.440000, -5.000000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Newquay (NQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) in Newquay, United Kingdom is 9,823 kilometers (6,104 miles / 5,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with United Kingdom. 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 04:33 in Guangzhou, it's 20:33 in Newquay. With a 8-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 Newquay (NQY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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