CAN
Guangzhou
China
17,633 km
10,957 miles
PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
17,633 km
10,957 mi / 9,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

CAN PLU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
IATA Code CAN PLU
ICAO Code ZGGG SBBH
City Guangzhou Belo Horizonte
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 50 ft 2,589 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -19.850000, -43.950000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 17,633 kilometers (10,957 miles / 9,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 05:54 in Guangzhou, it's 18:54 in Belo Horizonte. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,539 feet between the two airports. Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 76° (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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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