Pasadena to Guangzhou flights
Guangzhou lies 11,647 km (7,237 mi) north-west of Pasadena, +15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 41 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.
| Pasadena | Guangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | China |
| Population | 142,250 | 18.7 million |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | BUR, 21 km out | CAN, 31 km out |
| Postal codes | 91101–91199 | 510000 |
Clocks in Guangzhou are 15 h ahead of Pasadena right now, so a 15 h 41 min journey lands 30 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guangzhou
Crossing from United States into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Pasadena
Pasadena is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,886 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 33 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 37 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 51 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 58 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 84 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | CAN | 31 km (19 mi) | 12,467 ft | 50 ft |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 78 km (48 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
| Foshan Shadi Airport (regional) | FUO | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,186 ft | 6 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,647 km (7,237 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Guangzhou
Our booking partner lists 1,455+ places to stay in Guangzhou (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 971 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (442), and 92 are five-star. Across 248 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 94,254 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guangzhou from Pasadena?
11,647 km (7,237 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Pasadena.
How long does it take to get from Pasadena to Guangzhou by air?
About 15 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pasadena and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 15 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against America/Los_Angeles).
Which airports are used for Pasadena to Guangzhou flights?
Typically Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN); Guangzhou also has SZX, FUO.
What currency do I need in Guangzhou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Guangzhou?
Our booking partner lists 1,455+ places to stay in Guangzhou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.