CAN
Guangzhou
China
15,809 km
9,823 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
15,809 km
9,823 mi / 8,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
351°
north

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CAN SLU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code CAN SLU
ICAO Code ZGGG TLPC
City Guangzhou Castries
Country China Saint Lucia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/St_Lucia
Elevation 50 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 14.020000, -60.990000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 15,809 kilometers (9,823 miles / 8,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 20:28 in Guangzhou, it's 08:28 in Castries. With a 12-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 Castries (SLU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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