CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,512 km
6,532 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
10,512 km
6,532 mi / 5,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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CAN YLJ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code CAN YLJ
ICAO Code ZGGG CYLJ
City Guangzhou Meadow Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Regina
Elevation 50 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 54.130000, -108.520000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 10,512 kilometers (6,532 miles / 5,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 17:10 in Guangzhou, it's 03:10 in Meadow Lake. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,526 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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