CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,349 km
7,673 miles
YJN
Saint Jean
Canada
Distance
12,349 km
7,673 mi / 6,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CAN YJN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport St Jean Airport
IATA Code CAN YJN
ICAO Code ZGGG CYJN
City Guangzhou Saint Jean
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 50 ft 136 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 45.290000, -73.280000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Saint Jean (YJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to St Jean Airport (YJN) in Saint Jean, Canada is 12,349 kilometers (7,673 miles / 6,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Canada. 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 03:58 in Guangzhou, it's 14:58 in Saint Jean. With a 13-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 Saint Jean (YJN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 St Jean Airport (YJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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