CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,618 km
7,840 miles
LAF
Lafayette
United States
Distance
12,618 km
7,840 mi / 6,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

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CAN LAF
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Purdue University Airport
IATA Code CAN LAF
ICAO Code ZGGG KLAF
City Guangzhou Lafayette
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 40.410000, -86.940000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Lafayette (LAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States is 12,618 kilometers (7,840 miles / 6,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:53 in Guangzhou, it's 14:53 in Lafayette. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lafayette (LAF) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Purdue University Airport (LAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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