CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,825 km
7,969 miles
CVG
Covington
United States
Distance
12,825 km
7,969 mi / 6,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN CVG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA Code CAN CVG
ICAO Code ZGGG KCVG
City Guangzhou Covington
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 896 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 39.050000, -84.670000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Covington (CVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in Covington, United States is 12,825 kilometers (7,969 miles / 6,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 02:02 in Guangzhou, it's 13:02 in Covington. 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 Covington (CVG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 342° (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 Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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