CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,938 km
7,418 miles
MIC
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
11,938 km
7,418 mi / 6,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN MIC
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Crystal Airport
IATA Code CAN MIC
ICAO Code ZGGG KMIC
City Guangzhou Minneapolis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 869 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 45.060000, -93.350000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Minneapolis (MIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Crystal Airport (MIC) in Minneapolis, United States is 11,938 kilometers (7,418 miles / 6,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 21:55 in Guangzhou, it's 07:55 in Minneapolis. With a 14-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 Minneapolis (MIC) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 334° (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 Crystal Airport (MIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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