CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,311 km
5,786 miles
ITO
Hilo
United States
Distance
9,311 km
5,786 mi / 5,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
71°
east northeast

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CAN ITO
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Hilo International Airport
IATA Code CAN ITO
ICAO Code ZGGG PHTO
City Guangzhou Hilo
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 50 ft 38 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 19.720000, -155.050000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Hilo (ITO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Hilo, United States is 9,311 kilometers (5,786 miles / 5,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 04:57 in Guangzhou, it's 10:57 in Hilo. With a 18-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 Hilo (ITO) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 293° (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 Hilo International Airport (ITO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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