CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,811 km
7,960 miles
HCA
Big Spring
United States
Distance
12,811 km
7,960 mi / 6,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN HCA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport
IATA Code CAN HCA
ICAO Code ZGGG KBPG
City Guangzhou Big Spring
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 2,573 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 32.210000, -101.520000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Big Spring (HCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States is 12,811 kilometers (7,960 miles / 6,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 10:46 in Guangzhou, it's 20:46 in Big Spring. With a 14-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 2,523 feet between the two airports. Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Big Spring (HCA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 325° (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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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