CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,326 km
8,281 miles
ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
Distance
13,326 km
8,281 mi / 7,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN ELA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Eagle Lake Airport
IATA Code CAN ELA
ICAO Code ZGGG KELA
City Guangzhou Eagle Lake
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 29.600000, -96.320000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Eagle Lake (ELA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States is 13,326 kilometers (8,281 miles / 7,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 17:40 in Guangzhou, it's 03:40 in Eagle Lake. 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.

The return flight from Eagle Lake (ELA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 328° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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