Guangzhou to Gainesville flights
Gainesville lies 13,916 km (8,647 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 18 h 35 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 | Gainesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 18.7 million | 145,214 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | GNV, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 510000 | 32601–32653 |
Clocks in Gainesville are 12 h behind Guangzhou right now, so a 18 h 35 min journey lands only 6 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gainesville
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 Gainesville
Gainesville is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,504 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Regional Airport (regional) | GNV | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,504 ft | 152 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,916 km (8,647 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Gainesville from Guangzhou?
13,916 km (8,647 mi) in a straight line, north of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Gainesville by air?
About 18 h 35 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 Gainesville?
Gainesville is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to Gainesville flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
What currency do I need in Gainesville?
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.