CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,122 km
8,153 miles
ROA
Roanoke
United States
Distance
13,122 km
8,153 mi / 7,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN ROA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport
IATA Code CAN ROA
ICAO Code ZGGG KROA
City Guangzhou Roanoke
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 1,175 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 37.330000, -79.980000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Roanoke (ROA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) in Roanoke, United States is 13,122 kilometers (8,153 miles / 7,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 04:43 in Guangzhou, it's 15:43 in Roanoke. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,125 feet between the two airports. Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Roanoke (ROA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 346° (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 Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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