CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,616 km
10,324 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
16,616 km
10,324 mi / 8,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
292°
west northwest

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CAN PAV
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code CAN PAV
ICAO Code ZGGG SBUF
City Guangzhou Paulo Afonso
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Maceio
Elevation 50 ft 883 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 16,616 kilometers (10,324 miles / 8,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:08 in Guangzhou, it's 10:08 in Paulo Afonso. With a 11-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 Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 59° (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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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