CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,216 km
6,969 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
11,216 km
6,969 mi / 6,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

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CAN MER
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code CAN MER
ICAO Code ZGGG KMER
City Guangzhou Atwater
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 37.400000, -120.600000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 11,216 kilometers (6,969 miles / 6,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 22:20 in Guangzhou, it's 06:20 in Atwater. With a 16-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 Atwater (MER) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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