CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,055 km
6,869 miles
CHL
Challis
United States
Distance
11,055 km
6,869 mi / 5,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

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CAN CHL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Challis Airport
IATA Code CAN CHL
ICAO Code ZGGG KLLJ
City Guangzhou Challis
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Boise
Elevation 50 ft 5,076 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 44.520000, -114.220000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Challis (CHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Challis Airport (CHL) in Challis, United States is 11,055 kilometers (6,869 miles / 5,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 03:19 in Guangzhou, it's 12:19 in Challis. 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 5,026 feet between the two airports. Challis Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Challis (CHL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 Challis Airport (CHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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