CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,884 km
8,627 miles
CYW
Celaya
Mexico
Distance
13,884 km
8,627 mi / 7,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
40°
northeast

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CAN CYW
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport
IATA Code CAN CYW
ICAO Code ZGGG MMCY
City Guangzhou Celaya
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 50 ft 5,709 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 20.550000, -100.890000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Celaya (CYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico is 13,884 kilometers (8,627 miles / 7,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Mexico. 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 04:11 in Guangzhou, it's 14:11 in Celaya. With a 14-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 5,659 feet between the two airports. Captain Rogelio Castillo National 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 Celaya (CYW) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 321° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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