CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,509 km
10,258 miles
MWJ
Matthews Ridge
Guyana
Distance
16,509 km
10,258 mi / 8,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN MWJ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Matthews Ridge Airport
IATA Code CAN MWJ
ICAO Code ZGGG SYMR
City Guangzhou Matthews Ridge
Country China Guyana
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guyana
Elevation 50 ft 324 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 7.490000, -60.180000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Matthews Ridge, Guyana is 16,509 kilometers (10,258 miles / 8,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Guyana. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Guangzhou, it's 22:18 in Matthews Ridge. With a 12-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 Matthews Ridge (MWJ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 11° (north northeast). 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 Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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