CAN
Guangzhou
China
6,010 km
3,734 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
6,010 km
3,734 mi / 3,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

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CAN SYA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code CAN SYA
ICAO Code ZGGG PASY
City Guangzhou Shemya
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Adak
Elevation 50 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 52.700000, 174.100000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 6,010 kilometers (3,734 miles / 3,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 20:18 in Guangzhou, it's 02:18 in Shemya. With a 18-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 Shemya (SYA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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