CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,288 km
7,014 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
11,288 km
7,014 mi / 6,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

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CAN LWL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code CAN LWL
ICAO Code ZGGG KLWL
City Guangzhou Wells
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 41.120000, -114.920000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 11,288 kilometers (7,014 miles / 6,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 06:36 in Guangzhou, it's 14:36 in Wells. With a 16-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 5,719 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 316° (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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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