CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,803 km
7,956 miles
SPS
Wichita Falls
United States
Distance
12,803 km
7,956 mi / 6,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN SPS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAN SPS
ICAO Code ZGGG KSPS
City Guangzhou Wichita Falls
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 1,019 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 33.990000, -98.490000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Wichita Falls (SPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) in Wichita Falls, United States is 12,803 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 13:59 in Guangzhou, it's 23:59 in Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls (SPS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 328° (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 Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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