CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,076 km
5,018 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
8,076 km
5,018 mi / 4,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN MTX
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Metro Field
IATA Code CAN MTX
ICAO Code ZGGG KMTF
City Guangzhou Fairbanks
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 50 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 64.810000, -147.760000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 8,076 kilometers (5,018 miles / 4,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 00:00 in Guangzhou, it's 07:00 in Fairbanks. With a 17-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 Fairbanks (MTX) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.