CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,535 km
7,168 miles
YYW
Armstrong
Canada
Distance
11,535 km
7,168 mi / 6,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CAN YYW
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Armstrong Airport
IATA Code CAN YYW
ICAO Code ZGGG CYYW
City Guangzhou Armstrong
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 50 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 50.290000, -88.910000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Armstrong (YYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Armstrong Airport (YYW) in Armstrong, Canada is 11,535 kilometers (7,168 miles / 6,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 22:34 in Guangzhou, it's 10:34 in Armstrong. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,008 feet between the two airports. Armstrong Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Armstrong (YYW) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 339° (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 Armstrong Airport (YYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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