CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,454 km
8,360 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
13,454 km
8,360 mi / 7,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN SEM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Craig Field
IATA Code CAN SEM
ICAO Code ZGGG KSEM
City Guangzhou Selma
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 166 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 32.340000, -86.990000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 13,454 kilometers (8,360 miles / 7,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 20:24 in Guangzhou, it's 06:24 in Selma. With a 14-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 Selma (SEM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 338° (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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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