CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,496 km
5,901 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,496 km
5,901 mi / 5,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
325°
northwest

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CAN LHR
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code CAN LHR
ICAO Code ZGGG EGLL
City Guangzhou London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 50 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 51.470000, -0.460000

Guangzhou (CAN) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,496 kilometers (5,901 miles / 5,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 15:06 in Guangzhou, it's 07:06 in London. 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 London (LHR) 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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