CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,131 km
7,538 miles
PLN
Pellston
United States
Distance
12,131 km
7,538 mi / 6,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN PLN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport
IATA Code CAN PLN
ICAO Code ZGGG KPLN
City Guangzhou Pellston
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Detroit
Elevation 50 ft 721 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 45.570000, -84.800000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Pellston (PLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) in Pellston, United States is 12,131 kilometers (7,538 miles / 6,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 09:00 in Guangzhou, it's 20:00 in Pellston. With a 13-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 Pellston (PLN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 342° (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 Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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