CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,139 km
7,543 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
12,139 km
7,543 mi / 6,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
37°
northeast

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CAN SOW
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code CAN SOW
ICAO Code ZGGG KSOW
City Guangzhou Show Low
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 50 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 34.270000, -110.010000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 12,139 kilometers (7,543 miles / 6,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 18:21 in Guangzhou, it's 03:21 in Show Low. 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 6,366 feet between the two airports. Show Low 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 Show Low (SOW) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 318° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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