CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,183 km
8,192 miles
PTB
Petersburg
United States
Distance
13,183 km
8,192 mi / 7,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CAN PTB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport
IATA Code CAN PTB
ICAO Code ZGGG KPTB
City Guangzhou Petersburg
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 37.200000, -77.500000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Petersburg (PTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) in Petersburg, United States is 13,183 kilometers (8,192 miles / 7,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 18:03 in Guangzhou, it's 05:03 in Petersburg. 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 Petersburg (PTB) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 349° (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 Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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