CAN
Guangzhou
China
7,405 km
4,601 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
7,405 km
4,601 mi / 3,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

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CAN PQS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code CAN PQS
ICAO Code ZGGG K0AK
City Guangzhou Pilot Station
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nome
Elevation 50 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 61.960000, -162.940000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 7,405 kilometers (4,601 miles / 3,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 04:15 in Guangzhou, it's 11:15 in Pilot Station. With a 17-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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