CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,905 km
8,640 miles
UPN
Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport
Mexico
Distance
13,905 km
8,640 mi / 7,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN UPN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport
IATA Code CAN UPN
ICAO Code ZGGG MMPN
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 50 ft 5,258 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 19.400000, -102.040000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport, Mexico is 13,905 kilometers (8,640 miles / 7,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Mexico. 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 12:31 in Guangzhou, it's 22:31 in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport. 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 5,208 feet between the two airports. Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon 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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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