CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,520 km
6,537 miles
SLE
Salem
United States
Distance
10,520 km
6,537 mi / 5,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

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CAN SLE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mcnary Field
IATA Code CAN SLE
ICAO Code ZGGG KSLE
City Guangzhou Salem
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 44.910000, -123.000000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Salem (SLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mcnary Field (SLE) in Salem, United States is 10,520 kilometers (6,537 miles / 5,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 03:16 in Guangzhou, it's 11:16 in Salem. 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 Salem (SLE) 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 Mcnary Field (SLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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