CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,997 km
8,076 miles
CGS
College Park
United States
Distance
12,997 km
8,076 mi / 7,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CAN CGS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport College Park Airport
IATA Code CAN CGS
ICAO Code ZGGG KCGS
City Guangzhou College Park
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 39.000000, -76.900000

Guangzhou (CAN) to College Park (CGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to College Park Airport (CGS) in College Park, United States is 12,997 kilometers (8,076 miles / 7,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:36 in Guangzhou, it's 07:36 in College Park. 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.

The return flight from College Park (CGS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 350° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and College Park Airport (CGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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