CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,111 km
5,040 miles
SBZ
Sibiu
Romania
Distance
8,111 km
5,040 mi / 4,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
313°
northwest

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CAN SBZ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sibiu International Airport
IATA Code CAN SBZ
ICAO Code ZGGG LRSB
City Guangzhou Sibiu
Country China Romania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 50 ft 1,496 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 45.790000, 24.090000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sibiu (SBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) in Sibiu, Romania is 8,111 kilometers (5,040 miles / 4,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Romania. 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 21:40 in Guangzhou, it's 15:40 in Sibiu. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,446 feet between the two airports. Sibiu International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Sibiu (SBZ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 74° (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 Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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