CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,860 km
5,505 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
8,860 km
5,505 mi / 4,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CAN YGZ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code CAN YGZ
ICAO Code ZGGG CYGZ
City Guangzhou Grise Fiord
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 50 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 76.430000, -82.910000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 8,860 kilometers (5,505 miles / 4,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Canada. 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 11:32 in Guangzhou, it's 22:32 in Grise Fiord. 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 Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 345° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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