CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,867 km
6,752 miles
MSO
Missoula
United States
Distance
10,867 km
6,752 mi / 5,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN MSO
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Missoula Montana Airport
IATA Code CAN MSO
ICAO Code ZGGG KMSO
City Guangzhou Missoula
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 46.920000, -114.090000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Missoula (MSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) in Missoula, United States is 10,867 kilometers (6,752 miles / 5,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 23:25 in Guangzhou, it's 08:25 in Missoula. With a 15-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 3,156 feet between the two airports. Missoula Montana Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Missoula (MSO) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 317° (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 Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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