Guangzhou to High Point flights
High Point lies 13,300 km (8,264 mi) north of Guangzhou, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 48 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Guangzhou | High Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 18.7 million | 110,268 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 289 m (948 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | GSO, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 510000 | 27260–27268 |
Clocks in High Point are 12 h behind Guangzhou right now, so a 17 h 48 min journey lands only 5 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in High Point
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Guangzhou
Guangzhou is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 78 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 19 km).
Arriving in High Point
High Point is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Triad International Airport | GSO | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,001 ft | 925 ft |
| Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (regional) | USA | 90 km (56 mi) | 7,402 ft | 705 ft |
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Common questions
How far is High Point from Guangzhou?
13,300 km (8,264 mi) in a straight line, north of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to High Point by air?
About 17 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and High Point?
High Point is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to High Point flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO); High Point also has USA.
What currency do I need in High Point?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.