CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,619 km
7,841 miles
DEC
Decatur
United States
Distance
12,619 km
7,841 mi / 6,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

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CAN DEC
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Decatur Airport
IATA Code CAN DEC
ICAO Code ZGGG KDEC
City Guangzhou Decatur
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 682 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 39.830000, -88.870000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Decatur (DEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States is 12,619 kilometers (7,841 miles / 6,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 12:02 in Decatur. 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.

The return flight from Decatur (DEC) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 338° (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 Decatur Airport (DEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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