BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
12,564 km
7,807 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
12,564 km
7,807 mi / 6,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BIF CAN
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BIF CAN
ICAO Code KBIF ZGGG
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Guangzhou
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,947 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 23.390000, 113.300000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 12,564 kilometers (7,807 miles / 6,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 11:51 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 02:51 in Guangzhou. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,897 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 36° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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