CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,146 km
6,926 miles
TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Distance
11,146 km
6,926 mi / 6,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN TVL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Lake Tahoe Airport
IATA Code CAN TVL
ICAO Code ZGGG KTVL
City Guangzhou South Lake Tahoe
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 6,268 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 38.890000, -120.000000

Guangzhou (CAN) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 11,146 kilometers (6,926 miles / 6,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 21:36 in Guangzhou, it's 05:36 in South Lake Tahoe. 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 6,218 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport 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 South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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