CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,186 km
8,193 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
13,186 km
8,193 mi / 7,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
16°
north northeast

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CAN TYS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code CAN TYS
ICAO Code ZGGG KTYS
City Guangzhou Knoxville
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 986 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 35.810000, -83.990000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 13,186 kilometers (8,193 miles / 7,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 15:35 in Guangzhou, it's 02:35 in Knoxville. 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 Knoxville (TYS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 342° (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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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