CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,139 km
6,921 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
11,139 km
6,921 mi / 6,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN RHV
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code CAN RHV
ICAO Code ZGGG KRHV
City Guangzhou San Jose
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 37.330000, -121.820000

Guangzhou (CAN) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 11,139 kilometers (6,921 miles / 6,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 23:58 in Guangzhou, it's 07:58 in San Jose. With a 16-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 San Jose (RHV) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 310° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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