CAN
Guangzhou
China
6,867 km
4,267 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
6,867 km
4,267 mi / 3,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
69°
east northeast

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CAN MDY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code CAN MDY
ICAO Code ZGGG PMDY
City Guangzhou Midway Atoll
Country China UM
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Midway
Elevation 50 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 28.200000, -177.380000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 6,867 kilometers (4,267 miles / 3,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:21 in Guangzhou, it's 06:21 in Midway Atoll. With a 19-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 283° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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