CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,491 km
7,761 miles
YHM
Hamilton
Canada
Distance
12,491 km
7,761 mi / 6,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CAN YHM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Hamilton Airport
IATA Code CAN YHM
ICAO Code ZGGG CYHM
City Guangzhou Hamilton
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 50 ft 780 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 43.170000, -79.940000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Hamilton (YHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Hamilton Airport (YHM) in Hamilton, Canada is 12,491 kilometers (7,761 miles / 6,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Canada. 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 06:17 in Guangzhou, it's 17:17 in Hamilton. 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 Hamilton (YHM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 347° (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 Hamilton Airport (YHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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