New York to Guangzhou (Huadu)
16h 24m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) covers 12,858 km (7,989 miles) and takes approximately 16h 24m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 353°, passing near 79.8° N, 142.9° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 23h 23m | 23h 48m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 29m | 16h 54m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 17m | 14h 42m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 08m | 15h 33m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| JFK | CAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
| City | New York | Guangzhou (Huadu) |
| Country | United States | China |
| ICAO | KJFK | ZGGG |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 23.3924, 113.299 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 50 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Guangzhou (Huadu)?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) takes about 16h 24m. The great-circle distance is 12,858 km (7,989 miles, 6,943 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 353°.
How far is New York from Guangzhou (Huadu)?
12,858 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,989 miles or 6,943 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between JFK and CAN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,858 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 16h 24m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.