CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,191 km
10,061 miles
POS
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Distance
16,191 km
10,061 mi / 8,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
351°
north

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CAN POS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Piarco International Airport
IATA Code CAN POS
ICAO Code ZGGG TTPP
City Guangzhou Port of Spain
Country China Trinidad and Tobago
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Port_of_Spain
Elevation 50 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 10.600000, -61.340000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Port of Spain (POS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is 16,191 kilometers (10,061 miles / 8,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Trinidad and Tobago. 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 18:49 in Guangzhou, it's 06:49 in Port of Spain. 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 Port of Spain (POS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Piarco International Airport (POS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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