CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,525 km
10,268 miles
QIG
Iguatu
Brazil
Distance
16,525 km
10,268 mi / 8,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CAN QIG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Iguatu Airport
IATA Code CAN QIG
ICAO Code ZGGG SNIG
City Guangzhou Iguatu
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 50 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -6.350000, -39.290000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Iguatu (QIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Iguatu Airport (QIG) in Iguatu, Brazil is 16,525 kilometers (10,268 miles / 8,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 05:03 in Guangzhou, it's 18:03 in Iguatu. 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 Iguatu (QIG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Iguatu Airport (QIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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