CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,656 km
7,243 miles
DGW
Douglas
United States
Distance
11,656 km
7,243 mi / 6,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN DGW
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Converse County Airport
IATA Code CAN DGW
ICAO Code ZGGG KDGW
City Guangzhou Douglas
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 4,933 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 42.800000, -105.390000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Douglas (DGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Converse County Airport (DGW) in Douglas, United States is 11,656 kilometers (7,243 miles / 6,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 01:50 in Guangzhou, it's 10:50 in Douglas. 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 4,883 feet between the two airports. Converse County Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas (DGW) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 324° (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 Converse County Airport (DGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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