CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,637 km
8,474 miles
SYV
Sylvester
United States
Distance
13,637 km
8,474 mi / 7,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

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CAN SYV
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sylvester Airport
IATA Code CAN SYV
ICAO Code ZGGG KSYV
City Guangzhou Sylvester
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 31.560000, -83.890000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sylvester (SYV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sylvester Airport (SYV) in Sylvester, United States is 13,637 kilometers (8,474 miles / 7,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 18:27 in Guangzhou, it's 05:27 in Sylvester. With a 13-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 Sylvester (SYV) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Sylvester Airport (SYV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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