CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,665 km
6,005 miles
LTR
Letterkenny
Ireland
Distance
9,665 km
6,005 mi / 5,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
330°
north northwest

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CAN LTR
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Letterkenny Airport
IATA Code CAN LTR
ICAO Code ZGGG EILT
City Guangzhou Letterkenny
Country China Ireland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Dublin
Elevation 50 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 54.950000, -7.670000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Letterkenny (LTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Letterkenny Airport (LTR) in Letterkenny, Ireland is 9,665 kilometers (6,005 miles / 5,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Ireland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:58 in Guangzhou, it's 13:58 in Letterkenny. With a 8-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 Letterkenny (LTR) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). 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 Letterkenny Airport (LTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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