CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,894 km
7,391 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
11,894 km
7,391 mi / 6,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN VLE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code CAN VLE
ICAO Code ZGGG K40G
City Guangzhou Grand Canyon
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 50 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 35.650000, -112.150000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 11,894 kilometers (7,391 miles / 6,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 16:35 in Guangzhou, it's 01:35 in Grand Canyon. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,949 feet between the two airports. Valle Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (VLE) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 317° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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