CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,763 km
7,309 miles
GCW
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
11,763 km
7,309 mi / 6,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN GCW
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Grand Canyon West Airport
IATA Code CAN GCW
ICAO Code ZGGG K1G4
City Guangzhou Peach Springs
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 50 ft 4,817 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 35.990000, -113.820000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Peach Springs (GCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) in Peach Springs, United States is 11,763 kilometers (7,309 miles / 6,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 00:38 in Guangzhou, it's 09:38 in Peach Springs. 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 4,767 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon West Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Peach Springs (GCW) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 316° (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 Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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