Distance From Old Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport

The distance from Old Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport () to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 7949 miles or 12792 kilometers or 6903 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Guangzhou (Baiyun) ( China ) to Columbus ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou (Baiyun) and Columbus takes around 18 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Old Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou (Baiyun), China to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, United States is 18 hours 16 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - CMH

Kilometers		12792 km
Statute Miles		7949 miles
Nautical Miles		6903 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 16 minutes

Old Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Flight Route Map - to CMH Flight Path

Location of Old Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport & John Glenn Columbus International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Guangzhou (Baiyun) to Columbus nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Guangzhou (Baiyun), China and Columbus, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CMH

Time difference between Guangzhou (Baiyun) (China) and Columbus (United States) is 13 Hours.
Columbus time is 13 Hours behind Guangzhou (Baiyun).

Location	Local Time
Guangzhou (Baiyun) (China)	2026-01-29, 12:30:22 CST
Columbus (United States)	2026-01-28, 23:30:22 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Old Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport ( / ) Guangzhou (Baiyun), China

Destination

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH / KCMH) Columbus, United States