CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,056 km
8,113 miles
MPS
Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
13,056 km
8,113 mi / 7,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

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CAN MPS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mount Pleasant Regional Airport
IATA Code CAN MPS
ICAO Code ZGGG KOSA
City Guangzhou Mount Pleasant
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 33.100000, -94.960000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Mount Pleasant (MPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 13,056 kilometers (8,113 miles / 7,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 05:11 in Guangzhou, it's 15:11 in Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant (MPS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 331° (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 Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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