CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,464 km
7,745 miles
HIE
Whitefield
United States
Distance
12,464 km
7,745 mi / 6,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CAN HIE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mount Washington Regional Airport
IATA Code CAN HIE
ICAO Code ZGGG KHIE
City Guangzhou Whitefield
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 1,072 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 44.370000, -71.550000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Whitefield (HIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) in Whitefield, United States is 12,464 kilometers (7,745 miles / 6,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 00:01 in Guangzhou, it's 11:01 in Whitefield. With a 13-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 1,022 feet between the two airports. Mount Washington Regional Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Whitefield (HIE) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Mount Washington Regional Airport (HIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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