CAN
Guangzhou
China
15,113 km
9,391 miles
RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
Distance
15,113 km
9,391 mi / 8,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

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CAN RUY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Copan Ruinas Airport
IATA Code CAN RUY
ICAO Code ZGGG MHRU
City Guangzhou Ruinas de Copan
Country China Honduras
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 50 ft 1,990 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 14.840000, -89.140000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 15,113 kilometers (9,391 miles / 8,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Honduras. 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 01:42 in Guangzhou, it's 11:42 in Ruinas de Copan. With a 14-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 1,940 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 330° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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