CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,717 km
7,281 miles
GPZ
Grand Rapids
United States
Distance
11,717 km
7,281 mi / 6,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN GPZ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field
IATA Code CAN GPZ
ICAO Code ZGGG KGPZ
City Guangzhou Grand Rapids
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 1,356 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 47.210000, -93.510000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Grand Rapids (GPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) in Grand Rapids, United States is 11,717 kilometers (7,281 miles / 6,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 07:02 in Guangzhou, it's 17:02 in Grand Rapids. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,306 feet between the two airports. Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Rapids (GPZ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 335° (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 Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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