CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,773 km
6,694 miles
YXH
Medicine Hat
Canada
Distance
10,773 km
6,694 mi / 5,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN YXH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Medicine Hat Airport
IATA Code CAN YXH
ICAO Code ZGGG CYXH
City Guangzhou Medicine Hat
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 50 ft 2,352 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 50.020000, -110.720000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 10,773 kilometers (6,694 miles / 5,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 10:31 in Guangzhou, it's 19:31 in Medicine Hat. With a 15-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 2,302 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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