# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Glasgow (GLA)

> 9,440 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,440 km / 5,866 mi / 5,097 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 330° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 06:02 in Guangzhou, it's 23:02 in Glasgow)
- **Elevation difference**: 24 ft (GLA is lower than CAN)

## Airports

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Glasgow International Airport (GLA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gla-glasgow-glasgow-international-airport/1ef266de-c513-6314-b5c0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Glasgow, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGPF
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 55.870000, -4.430000
- Elevation: 26 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:02 in Guangzhou, it's 23:02 in Glasgow.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Glasgow International Airport (GLA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gla-glasgow-glasgow-international-airport/1ef266de-c513-6314-b5c0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)