ALW
Walla Walla
United States
10,707 km
6,653 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
10,707 km
6,653 mi / 5,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALW CAN
Airport Name Walla Walla Regional Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code ALW CAN
ICAO Code KALW ZGGG
City Walla Walla Guangzhou
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,194 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 46.090000, -118.280000 23.390000, 113.300000

Walla Walla (ALW) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) in Walla Walla, United States to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 10,707 kilometers (6,653 miles / 5,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Walla Walla, it's 02:02 in Guangzhou. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,144 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Walla Walla Regional Airport.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Walla Walla (ALW) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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