CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,544 km
7,173 miles
SZP
Santa Paula
United States
Distance
11,544 km
7,173 mi / 6,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

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CAN SZP
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Santa Paula Airport
IATA Code CAN SZP
ICAO Code ZGGG KSZP
City Guangzhou Santa Paula
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 34.350000, -119.060000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 11,544 kilometers (7,173 miles / 6,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 01:16 in Guangzhou, it's 09:16 in Santa Paula. 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 Santa Paula (SZP) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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