CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,284 km
5,148 miles
VDZ
Valdez
United States
Distance
8,284 km
5,148 mi / 4,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CAN VDZ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Valdez Pioneer Field
IATA Code CAN VDZ
ICAO Code ZGGG PAVD
City Guangzhou Valdez
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 50 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 61.130000, -146.240000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Valdez (VDZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) in Valdez, United States is 8,284 kilometers (5,148 miles / 4,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 11:31 in Guangzhou, it's 18:31 in Valdez. With a 17-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 Valdez (VDZ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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