AMW
Ames
United States
12,236 km
7,603 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
12,236 km
7,603 mi / 6,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
334°
north northwest

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AMW CAN
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code AMW CAN
ICAO Code KAMW ZGGG
City Ames Guangzhou
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 956 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 23.390000, 113.300000

Ames (AMW) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 12,236 kilometers (7,603 miles / 6,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:05 in Ames, it's 18:05 in Guangzhou. With a 14-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 Guangzhou (CAN) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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