CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,474 km
6,508 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
10,474 km
6,508 mi / 5,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

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CAN ZGF
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code CAN ZGF
ICAO Code ZGGG CZGF
City Guangzhou Grand Forks
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 50 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 49.020000, -118.430000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 10,474 kilometers (6,508 miles / 5,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 03:24 in Guangzhou, it's 11:24 in Grand Forks. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,670 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 314° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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