CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,755 km
6,683 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
10,755 km
6,683 mi / 5,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN LWS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code CAN LWS
ICAO Code ZGGG KLWS
City Guangzhou Lewiston
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 46.370000, -117.020000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 10,755 kilometers (6,683 miles / 5,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 18:08 in Guangzhou, it's 02:08 in Lewiston. 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 1,392 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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