CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,346 km
6,428 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
10,346 km
6,428 mi / 5,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

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CAN SHN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code CAN SHN
ICAO Code ZGGG KSHN
City Guangzhou Shelton
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 47.230000, -123.150000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 10,346 kilometers (6,428 miles / 5,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 07:56 in Guangzhou, it's 15:56 in Shelton. 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 Shelton (SHN) 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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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