CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,056 km
7,491 miles
FCS
Fort Carson
United States
Distance
12,056 km
7,491 mi / 6,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN FCS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport
IATA Code CAN FCS
ICAO Code ZGGG KFCS
City Guangzhou Fort Carson
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 5,874 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 38.680000, -104.760000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 12,056 kilometers (7,491 miles / 6,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 02:30 in Guangzhou, it's 11:30 in Fort Carson. 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 5,824 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) 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 Fort Carson (FCS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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