CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,103 km
5,656 miles
JHM
Lahaina
United States
Distance
9,103 km
5,656 mi / 4,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
71°
east northeast

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CAN JHM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kapalua Airport
IATA Code CAN JHM
ICAO Code ZGGG PHJH
City Guangzhou Lahaina
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 50 ft 256 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 20.960000, -156.670000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Lahaina (JHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kapalua Airport (JHM) in Lahaina, United States is 9,103 kilometers (5,656 miles / 4,915 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 20:04 in Guangzhou, it's 02:04 in Lahaina. 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 Lahaina (JHM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 292° (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 Kapalua Airport (JHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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