CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,411 km
7,712 miles
YZX
Greenwood
Canada
Distance
12,411 km
7,712 mi / 6,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
359°
north

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CAN YZX
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport CFB Greenwood
IATA Code CAN YZX
ICAO Code ZGGG CYZX
City Guangzhou Greenwood
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Halifax
Elevation 50 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 44.980000, -64.920000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Greenwood (YZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to CFB Greenwood (YZX) in Greenwood, Canada is 12,411 kilometers (7,712 miles / 6,701 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 14:11 in Guangzhou, it's 02:11 in Greenwood. 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 Greenwood (YZX) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 2° (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 CFB Greenwood (YZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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