China
United StatesGuangzhou (CAN) to Houston (IAH) shipping route.
14,005 km by air, about 18 h 18 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Guangzhou (CAN) and Houston (IAH)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Guangzhou (CAN)AirHouston (IAH)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 14,005 km (8,702 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,338 km |
| Flight time | 18 h 18 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Guangzhou (CAN) to Houston (IAH) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 14,005 km (7,562 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 13,338 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
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 CAN to IAH 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 Guangzhou to Houston saves money. The shipment crosses from China into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 67 routes from Guangzhou (CAN) in this directory, Houston (IAH) is the 59th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Guangzhou: Memphis (13,723 km), Dallas (13,627 km) and Louisville (13,531 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Houston (IAH)?
14,005 km along the flight path (13,338 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Guangzhou (CAN) to Houston (IAH)?
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 Houston (IAH) to Guangzhou (CAN) 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.