CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,907 km
8,020 miles
PAH
Paducah
United States
Distance
12,907 km
8,020 mi / 6,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

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CAN PAH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Barkley Regional Airport
IATA Code CAN PAH
ICAO Code ZGGG KPAH
City Guangzhou Paducah
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 411 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 37.060000, -88.770000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Paducah (PAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) in Paducah, United States is 12,907 kilometers (8,020 miles / 6,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 03:23 in Guangzhou, it's 13:23 in Paducah. 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 Paducah (PAH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 337° (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 Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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