CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,389 km
6,456 miles
GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
Distance
10,389 km
6,456 mi / 5,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CAN GRF
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code CAN GRF
ICAO Code ZGGG KGRF
City Guangzhou Fort Lewis/Tacoma
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 301 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 47.080000, -122.580000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States is 10,389 kilometers (6,456 miles / 5,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 06:20 in Guangzhou, it's 15:20 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma. 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.

The return flight from Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 310° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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