BOS
Boston
United States
12,691 km
7,886 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
12,691 km
7,886 mi / 6,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
356°
north

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Airport Comparison

BOS CAN
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BOS CAN
ICAO Code KBOS ZGGG
City Boston Guangzhou
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 23.390000, 113.300000

Boston (BOS) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 12,691 kilometers (7,886 miles / 6,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 07:00 in Boston, it's 19:00 in Guangzhou. With a 12-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 Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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