United States
ChinaAtlanta (ATL) to Guangzhou (CAN) shipping route.
14,072 km by air, about 18 h 18 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Atlanta (ATL) and Guangzhou (CAN)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Atlanta (ATL)AirGuangzhou (CAN)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 14,072 km (8,744 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,402 km |
| Flight time | 18 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Atlanta (ATL) to Guangzhou (CAN) shipping route by air
Atlanta to Guangzhou by air: flight distance 14,072 km, heading north from the United States to China. The shortest line over the globe is 13,402 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 18 h 18 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for ATL to CAN this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Atlanta to Guangzhou saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into China, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Atlanta (ATL) in this directory, Guangzhou (CAN) is the 55th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Atlanta: Auckland (13,689 km), Nairobi (13,600 km) and Taipei (13,593 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Guangzhou (CAN)?
14,072 km along the flight path (13,402 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Atlanta (ATL) to Guangzhou (CAN)?
About 18 h 18 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Guangzhou (CAN) to Atlanta (ATL) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.