# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Midway Atoll (MDY)

> 6,867 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,867 km / 4,267 mi / 3,708 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 69° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 283° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → UM
- **Time difference**: -19h (When it's 18:19 in Guangzhou, it's 23:19 in Midway Atoll)
- **Elevation difference**: 38 ft (MDY is lower than CAN)

## Airports

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Henderson Field (MDY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mdy-midway-atoll-henderson-field/1ef266df-898b-62dc-a646-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Midway Atoll, UM
- ICAO: PMDY
- Timezone: Pacific/Midway
- Coordinates: 28.200000, -177.380000
- Elevation: 12 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:19 in Guangzhou, it's 23:19 in Midway Atoll.
With a 19-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Henderson Field (MDY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mdy-midway-atoll-henderson-field/1ef266df-898b-62dc-a646-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)