CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,507 km
5,907 miles
SYT
Saint-Yan
France
Distance
9,507 km
5,907 mi / 5,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
319°
northwest

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CAN SYT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Saint-Yan Airport
IATA Code CAN SYT
ICAO Code ZGGG LFLN
City Guangzhou Saint-Yan
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 50 ft 796 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 46.410000, 4.010000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Saint-Yan (SYT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Saint-Yan Airport (SYT) in Saint-Yan, France is 9,507 kilometers (5,907 miles / 5,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 France. 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 04:33 in Guangzhou, it's 21:33 in Saint-Yan. With a 7-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 Saint-Yan (SYT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 60° (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 Saint-Yan Airport (SYT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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