CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,676 km
7,876 miles
JLN
Joplin
United States
Distance
12,676 km
7,876 mi / 6,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

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CAN JLN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Joplin Regional Airport
IATA Code CAN JLN
ICAO Code ZGGG KJLN
City Guangzhou Joplin
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 978 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 37.200000, -94.500000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Joplin (JLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) in Joplin, United States is 12,676 kilometers (7,876 miles / 6,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 04:25 in Guangzhou, it's 14:25 in Joplin. 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.

The return flight from Joplin (JLN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 332° (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 Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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