CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,178 km
5,703 miles
PSG
Petersburg
United States
Distance
9,178 km
5,703 mi / 4,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CAN PSG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
IATA Code CAN PSG
ICAO Code ZGGG PAPG
City Guangzhou Petersburg
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Juneau
Elevation 50 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 56.800000, -132.950000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Petersburg (PSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG) in Petersburg, United States is 9,178 kilometers (5,703 miles / 4,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 05:12 in Guangzhou, it's 12:12 in Petersburg. 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 Petersburg (PSG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 302° (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 Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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