CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,955 km
7,429 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
11,955 km
7,429 mi / 6,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN DEN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code CAN DEN
ICAO Code ZGGG KDEN
City Guangzhou Denver
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 39.860000, -104.670000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 11,955 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 06:47 in Guangzhou, it's 15:47 in Denver. 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 5,384 feet between the two airports. Denver International 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 Denver (DEN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 324° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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