CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,179 km
5,082 miles
CEM
Central
United States
Distance
8,179 km
5,082 mi / 4,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

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CAN CEM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Central Airport
IATA Code CAN CEM
ICAO Code ZGGG PACE
City Guangzhou Central
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 50 ft 937 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 65.570000, -144.780000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Central (CEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States is 8,179 kilometers (5,082 miles / 4,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 United States. 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 01:53 in Guangzhou, it's 08:53 in Central. With a 17-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 Central (CEM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Central Airport (CEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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