BCB
Blacksburg
United States
13,127 km
8,157 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
13,127 km
8,157 mi / 7,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BCB CAN
Airport Name Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BCB CAN
ICAO Code KBCB ZGGG
City Blacksburg Guangzhou
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,120 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 37.200000, -80.400000 23.390000, 113.300000

Blacksburg (BCB) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) in Blacksburg, United States to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 13,127 kilometers (8,157 miles / 7,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 21:34 in Blacksburg, it's 10:34 in Guangzhou. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,070 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Blacksburg (BCB) follows a heading of 12° (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 Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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