CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,071 km
5,015 miles
FAI
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
8,071 km
5,015 mi / 4,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

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CAN FAI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Fairbanks International Airport
IATA Code CAN FAI
ICAO Code ZGGG PAFA
City Guangzhou Fairbanks
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 50 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 64.820000, -147.860000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Fairbanks (FAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Fairbanks, United States is 8,071 kilometers (5,015 miles / 4,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 13:15 in Guangzhou, it's 20:15 in Fairbanks. With a 17-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 Fairbanks (FAI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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