CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,873 km
6,135 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
9,873 km
6,135 mi / 5,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

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CAN YSM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code CAN YSM
ICAO Code ZGGG CYSM
City Guangzhou Fort Smith
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 50 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 60.020000, -111.960000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 9,873 kilometers (6,135 miles / 5,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 23:59 in Guangzhou, it's 08:59 in Fort Smith. 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.

The return flight from Fort Smith (YSM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 319° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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