CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,648 km
6,616 miles
MDJ
Madras
United States
Distance
10,648 km
6,616 mi / 5,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CAN MDJ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Madras Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAN MDJ
ICAO Code ZGGG KS33
City Guangzhou Madras
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 44.670000, -121.160000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Madras (MDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) in Madras, United States is 10,648 kilometers (6,616 miles / 5,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 03:54 in Guangzhou, it's 12:54 in Madras. 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 2,388 feet between the two airports. Madras Municipal Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Madras (MDJ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 311° (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 Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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