CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,044 km
7,484 miles
IML
Imperial
United States
Distance
12,044 km
7,484 mi / 6,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

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Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Imperial Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAN IML
ICAO Code ZGGG KIML
City Guangzhou Imperial
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 3,276 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 40.510000, -101.620000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Imperial (IML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Imperial Municipal Airport (IML) in Imperial, United States is 12,044 kilometers (7,484 miles / 6,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 01:45 in Guangzhou, it's 11:45 in Imperial. 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 3,226 feet between the two airports. Imperial Municipal Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Imperial (IML) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Imperial Municipal Airport (IML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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