CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,882 km
8,004 miles
POF
Poplar Bluff
United States
Distance
12,882 km
8,004 mi / 6,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN POF
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport
IATA Code CAN POF
ICAO Code ZGGG KPOF
City Guangzhou Poplar Bluff
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 331 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 36.770000, -90.320000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Poplar Bluff (POF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport (POF) in Poplar Bluff, United States is 12,882 kilometers (8,004 miles / 6,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 08:20 in Guangzhou, it's 18:20 in Poplar Bluff. 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 Poplar Bluff (POF) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 336° (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 Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport (POF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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