CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,988 km
6,828 miles
STS
Santa Rosa
United States
Distance
10,988 km
6,828 mi / 5,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

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CAN STS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport
IATA Code CAN STS
ICAO Code ZGGG KSTS
City Guangzhou Santa Rosa
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 38.510000, -122.810000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Santa Rosa (STS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, United States is 10,988 kilometers (6,828 miles / 5,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 15:48 in Guangzhou, it's 23:48 in Santa Rosa. With a 16-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 Santa Rosa (STS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 310° (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 Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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