CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,816 km
7,342 miles
GJT
Grand Junction
United States
Distance
11,816 km
7,342 mi / 6,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN GJT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Grand Junction Regional Airport
IATA Code CAN GJT
ICAO Code ZGGG KGJT
City Guangzhou Grand Junction
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 4,861 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 39.120000, -108.530000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Grand Junction (GJT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States is 11,816 kilometers (7,342 miles / 6,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 01:32 in Guangzhou, it's 10:32 in Grand Junction. 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 4,811 feet between the two airports. Grand Junction Regional Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Junction (GJT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Junction Regional Airport (GJT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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