CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,419 km
5,853 miles
LBA
Leeds
United Kingdom
Distance
9,419 km
5,853 mi / 5,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
328°
north northwest

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CAN LBA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Leeds Bradford Airport
IATA Code CAN LBA
ICAO Code ZGGG EGNM
City Guangzhou Leeds
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 50 ft 681 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 53.870000, -1.660000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Leeds (LBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) in Leeds, United Kingdom is 9,419 kilometers (5,853 miles / 5,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:36 in Guangzhou, it's 08:36 in Leeds. With a 8-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 Leeds (LBA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). 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 Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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