Guangzhou to Wichita Falls flights
Wichita Falls lies 12,840 km (7,978 mi) north-east of Guangzhou, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 13 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 | Wichita Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 18.7 million | 104,710 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | SPS, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 510000 | 76301–76310 |
Clocks in Wichita Falls are 13 h behind Guangzhou right now, so a 17 h 13 min journey lands only 4 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Wichita Falls
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 Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 13,100-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (regional) | SPS | 8 km (5 mi) | 13,100 ft | 1,019 ft |
| Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (regional) | LAW | 73 km (45 mi) | 8,599 ft | 1,110 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Wichita Falls from Guangzhou?
12,840 km (7,978 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Wichita Falls by air?
About 17 h 13 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 Wichita Falls?
Wichita Falls is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to Wichita Falls flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS); Wichita Falls also has LAW.
What currency do I need in Wichita Falls?
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.