CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,493 km
7,763 miles
LRU
Las Cruces
United States
Distance
12,493 km
7,763 mi / 6,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN LRU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Las Cruces International Airport
IATA Code CAN LRU
ICAO Code ZGGG KLRU
City Guangzhou Las Cruces
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 4,457 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 32.290000, -106.920000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Las Cruces (LRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) in Las Cruces, United States is 12,493 kilometers (7,763 miles / 6,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 23:02 in Guangzhou, it's 08:02 in Las Cruces. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,407 feet between the two airports. Las Cruces International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Las Cruces (LRU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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