CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,630 km
7,848 miles
JEF
Jefferson City
United States
Distance
12,630 km
7,848 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

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CAN JEF
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Jefferson City Memorial Airport
IATA Code CAN JEF
ICAO Code ZGGG KJEF
City Guangzhou Jefferson City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 549 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 38.590000, -92.160000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Jefferson City (JEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States is 12,630 kilometers (7,848 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 19:05 in Guangzhou, it's 05:05 in Jefferson City. 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.

The return flight from Jefferson City (JEF) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 334° (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 Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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