CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,499 km
10,252 miles
SCY
San Cristobal
Ecuador
Distance
16,499 km
10,252 mi / 8,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
48°
northeast

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CAN SCY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport San Cristobal Airport
IATA Code CAN SCY
ICAO Code ZGGG SEST
City Guangzhou San Cristobal
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Galapagos
Elevation 50 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -0.910000, -89.620000

Guangzhou (CAN) to San Cristobal (SCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to San Cristobal Airport (SCY) in San Cristobal, Ecuador is 16,499 kilometers (10,252 miles / 8,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Ecuador. 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 22:25 in Guangzhou, it's 08:25 in San Cristobal. With a 14-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 San Cristobal (SCY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 San Cristobal Airport (SCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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