CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,169 km
6,940 miles
WVI
Watsonville
United States
Distance
11,169 km
6,940 mi / 6,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

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CAN WVI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Watsonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAN WVI
ICAO Code ZGGG KWVI
City Guangzhou Watsonville
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 36.940000, -121.790000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Watsonville (WVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) in Watsonville, United States is 11,169 kilometers (6,940 miles / 6,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 10:42 in Guangzhou, it's 18:42 in Watsonville. 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 Watsonville (WVI) 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 Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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