CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,403 km
5,843 miles
OLB
Olbia
Italy
Distance
9,403 km
5,843 mi / 5,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
312°
northwest

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CAN OLB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport
IATA Code CAN OLB
ICAO Code ZGGG LIEO
City Guangzhou Olbia
Country China Italy
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Rome
Elevation 50 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 40.900000, 9.520000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Olbia (OLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in Olbia, Italy is 9,403 kilometers (5,843 miles / 5,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Italy. 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 06:01 in Guangzhou, it's 23:01 in Olbia. 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 Olbia (OLB) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 64° (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 Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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