CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,007 km
7,461 miles
SLT
Salida
United States
Distance
12,007 km
7,461 mi / 6,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN SLT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Salida/Harriett Alexander Field
IATA Code CAN SLT
ICAO Code ZGGG KANK
City Guangzhou Salida
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 7,523 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 38.500000, -106.000000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Salida (SLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Salida/Harriett Alexander Field (SLT) in Salida, United States is 12,007 kilometers (7,461 miles / 6,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 06:12 in Guangzhou, it's 15:12 in Salida. 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 7,473 feet between the two airports. Salida/Harriett Alexander Field sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salida (SLT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Salida/Harriett Alexander Field (SLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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