CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,236 km
5,118 miles
YLT
Alert
Canada
Distance
8,236 km
5,118 mi / 4,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

CAN YLT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Alert Airport
IATA Code CAN YLT
ICAO Code ZGGG CYLT
City Guangzhou Alert
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 50 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 82.520000, -62.280000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Alert (YLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Alert Airport (YLT) in Alert, Canada is 8,236 kilometers (5,118 miles / 4,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:54 in Guangzhou, it's 01:54 in Alert. 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 Alert (YLT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Alert Airport (YLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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