CAN
Guangzhou
China
14,443 km
8,974 miles
NQX
Key West
United States
Distance
14,443 km
8,974 mi / 7,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

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CAN NQX
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport
IATA Code CAN NQX
ICAO Code ZGGG KNQX
City Guangzhou Key West
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 24.570000, -81.690000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Key West (NQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) in Key West, United States is 14,443 kilometers (8,974 miles / 7,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 23:49 in Guangzhou, it's 10:49 in Key West. 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 Key West (NQX) 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 Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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