CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,174 km
7,565 miles
GLB
Globe
United States
Distance
12,174 km
7,565 mi / 6,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
38°
northeast

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CAN GLB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport San Carlos Apache Airport
IATA Code CAN GLB
ICAO Code ZGGG KP13
City Guangzhou Globe
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 50 ft 3,261 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 33.350000, -110.670000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Globe (GLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to San Carlos Apache Airport (GLB) in Globe, United States is 12,174 kilometers (7,565 miles / 6,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 01:57 in Guangzhou, it's 10:57 in Globe. 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 3,211 feet between the two airports. San Carlos Apache Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Globe (GLB) 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 San Carlos Apache Airport (GLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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