CAN
Guangzhou
China
14,957 km
9,294 miles
MDS
Middle Caicos
TC
Distance
14,957 km
9,294 mi / 8,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CAN MDS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Middle Caicos Airport
IATA Code CAN MDS
ICAO Code ZGGG MBMC
City Guangzhou Middle Caicos
Country China TC
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 50 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 21.830000, -71.800000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Middle Caicos (MDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) in Middle Caicos, TC is 14,957 kilometers (9,294 miles / 8,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 TC. 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 03:47 in Guangzhou, it's 14:47 in Middle Caicos. 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.

The return flight from Middle Caicos (MDS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 353° (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 Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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