CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,472 km
8,371 miles
LFT
Lafayette
United States
Distance
13,472 km
8,371 mi / 7,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

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CAN LFT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
IATA Code CAN LFT
ICAO Code ZGGG KLFT
City Guangzhou Lafayette
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 30.210000, -91.990000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Lafayette (LFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States is 13,472 kilometers (8,371 miles / 7,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 10:23 in Guangzhou, it's 20:23 in Lafayette. 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 Lafayette (LFT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 333° (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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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