CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,405 km
7,086 miles
SHR
Sheridan
United States
Distance
11,405 km
7,086 mi / 6,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN SHR
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sheridan County Airport
IATA Code CAN SHR
ICAO Code ZGGG KSHR
City Guangzhou Sheridan
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 4,021 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 44.770000, -106.980000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sheridan (SHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sheridan County Airport (SHR) in Sheridan, United States is 11,405 kilometers (7,086 miles / 6,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 04:32 in Guangzhou, it's 13:32 in Sheridan. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,971 feet between the two airports. Sheridan County Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Sheridan (SHR) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Sheridan County Airport (SHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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