CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,187 km
10,058 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
16,187 km
10,058 mi / 8,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

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CAN SYP
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code CAN SYP
ICAO Code ZGGG MPSA
City Guangzhou Santiago
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 50 ft 272 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 8.090000, -80.950000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 16,187 kilometers (10,058 miles / 8,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:07 in Guangzhou, it's 14:07 in Santiago. With a 13-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 Santiago (SYP) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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