CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,122 km
5,668 miles
NRL
North Ronaldsay
United Kingdom
Distance
9,122 km
5,668 mi / 4,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
332°
north northwest

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CAN NRL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport North Ronaldsay Airport
IATA Code CAN NRL
ICAO Code ZGGG EGEN
City Guangzhou North Ronaldsay
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 50 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 59.370000, -2.430000

Guangzhou (CAN) to North Ronaldsay (NRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) in North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom is 9,122 kilometers (5,668 miles / 4,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 09:00 in Guangzhou, it's 01:00 in North Ronaldsay. 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 North Ronaldsay (NRL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 57° (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 North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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