CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,874 km
8,000 miles
PCT
Princeton/Rocky Hill
United States
Distance
12,874 km
8,000 mi / 6,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CAN PCT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Princeton Airport
IATA Code CAN PCT
ICAO Code ZGGG K39N
City Guangzhou Princeton/Rocky Hill
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 40.400000, -74.660000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Princeton/Rocky Hill (PCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Princeton Airport (PCT) in Princeton/Rocky Hill, United States is 12,874 kilometers (8,000 miles / 6,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 23:45 in Guangzhou, it's 10:45 in Princeton/Rocky Hill. 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 Princeton/Rocky Hill (PCT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Princeton Airport (PCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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