CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,944 km
5,558 miles
GST
Gustavus
United States
Distance
8,944 km
5,558 mi / 4,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CAN GST
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gustavus Airport
IATA Code CAN GST
ICAO Code ZGGG PAGS
City Guangzhou Gustavus
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 50 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 58.430000, -135.710000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Gustavus (GST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gustavus Airport (GST) in Gustavus, United States is 8,944 kilometers (5,558 miles / 4,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:25 in Guangzhou, it's 05:25 in Gustavus. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gustavus (GST) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Gustavus Airport (GST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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