BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
11,637 km
7,231 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
11,637 km
7,231 mi / 6,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BYS CAN
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BYS CAN
ICAO Code KBYS ZGGG
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Guangzhou
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,350 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 23.390000, 113.300000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 11,637 kilometers (7,231 miles / 6,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 10:05 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 02:05 in Guangzhou. 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 2,300 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 40° (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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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