CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,878 km
8,002 miles
MGW
Morgantown
United States
Distance
12,878 km
8,002 mi / 6,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN MGW
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field
IATA Code CAN MGW
ICAO Code ZGGG KMGW
City Guangzhou Morgantown
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 1,244 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 39.600000, -79.900000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Morgantown (MGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) in Morgantown, United States is 12,878 kilometers (8,002 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 02:46 in Guangzhou, it's 13:46 in Morgantown. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,194 feet between the two airports. Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Morgantown (MGW) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 347° (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 Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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