CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,374 km
7,689 miles
YSJ
Saint John
Canada
Distance
12,374 km
7,689 mi / 6,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
359°
north

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CAN YSJ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Saint John Airport
IATA Code CAN YSJ
ICAO Code ZGGG CYSJ
City Guangzhou Saint John
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Halifax
Elevation 50 ft 357 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 45.320000, -65.890000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Saint John (YSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Saint John Airport (YSJ) in Saint John, Canada is 12,374 kilometers (7,689 miles / 6,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 08:24 in Guangzhou, it's 20:24 in Saint John. With a 12-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 Saint John (YSJ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 1° (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 Saint John Airport (YSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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