CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,460 km
8,364 miles
CUB
Columbia
United States
Distance
13,460 km
8,364 mi / 7,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CAN CUB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport
IATA Code CAN CUB
ICAO Code ZGGG KCUB
City Guangzhou Columbia
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 33.970000, -81.000000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Columbia (CUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport (CUB) in Columbia, United States is 13,460 kilometers (8,364 miles / 7,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 19:28 in Guangzhou, it's 06:28 in Columbia. 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 Columbia (CUB) 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 Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport (CUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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