CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,391 km
6,456 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
10,391 km
6,456 mi / 5,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN TCM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code CAN TCM
ICAO Code ZGGG KTCM
City Guangzhou Tacoma
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 47.140000, -122.480000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 10,391 kilometers (6,456 miles / 5,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 22:15 in Guangzhou, it's 06:15 in Tacoma. 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 Tacoma (TCM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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