CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,779 km
7,941 miles
MGY
Dayton
United States
Distance
12,779 km
7,941 mi / 6,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN MGY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Dayton/Wright Brothers Airport
IATA Code CAN MGY
ICAO Code ZGGG KMGY
City Guangzhou Dayton
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 957 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 39.590000, -84.220000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Dayton (MGY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Dayton/Wright Brothers Airport (MGY) in Dayton, United States is 12,779 kilometers (7,941 miles / 6,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 17:11 in Guangzhou, it's 04:11 in Dayton. 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 Dayton (MGY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 342° (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 Dayton/Wright Brothers Airport (MGY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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