CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,170 km
5,077 miles
PDV
Plovdiv
Bulgaria
Distance
8,170 km
5,077 mi / 4,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

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CAN PDV
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Plovdiv International Airport
IATA Code CAN PDV
ICAO Code ZGGG LBPD
City Guangzhou Plovdiv
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 50 ft 597 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 42.070000, 24.850000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Plovdiv (PDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria is 8,170 kilometers (5,077 miles / 4,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 15:59 in Guangzhou, it's 09:59 in Plovdiv. With a 6-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 Plovdiv (PDV) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 73° (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 Plovdiv International Airport (PDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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