CAN
Guangzhou
China
17,938 km
11,146 miles
SSZ
Guaruja
Brazil
Distance
17,938 km
11,146 mi / 9,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
264°
west

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CAN SSZ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Base Aerea de Santos Airport
IATA Code CAN SSZ
ICAO Code ZGGG SBST
City Guangzhou Guaruja
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 50 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -23.930000, -46.300000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Guaruja (SSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) in Guaruja, Brazil is 17,938 kilometers (11,146 miles / 9,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 17:10 in Guangzhou, it's 06:10 in Guaruja. 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 Guaruja (SSZ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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