CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,048 km
7,486 miles
COS
Colorado Springs
United States
Distance
12,048 km
7,486 mi / 6,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CAN COS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAN COS
ICAO Code ZGGG KCOS
City Guangzhou Colorado Springs
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 6,187 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 38.810000, -104.700000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Colorado Springs (COS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States is 12,048 kilometers (7,486 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 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 23:39 in Guangzhou, it's 08:39 in Colorado Springs. With a 15-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 6,137 feet between the two airports. City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Colorado Springs (COS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 323° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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