CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,256 km
7,615 miles
SAF
Santa Fe
United States
Distance
12,256 km
7,615 mi / 6,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN SAF
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Santa Fe Regional Airport
IATA Code CAN SAF
ICAO Code ZGGG KSAF
City Guangzhou Santa Fe
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 6,349 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 35.600000, -106.100000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 12,256 kilometers (7,615 miles / 6,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 04:59 in Guangzhou, it's 13:59 in Santa Fe. With a 15-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 6,299 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe Regional Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Santa Fe (SAF) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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