CAN
Guangzhou
China
19,234 km
11,952 miles
LPB
La Paz / El Alto
Bolivia
Distance
19,234 km
11,952 mi / 10,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN LPB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport El Alto International Airport
IATA Code CAN LPB
ICAO Code ZGGG SLLP
City Guangzhou La Paz / El Alto
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 50 ft 13,355 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -16.510000, -68.190000

Guangzhou (CAN) to La Paz / El Alto (LPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to El Alto International Airport (LPB) in La Paz / El Alto, Bolivia is 19,234 kilometers (11,952 miles / 10,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:05 in Guangzhou, it's 11:05 in La Paz / El Alto. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,305 feet between the two airports. El Alto International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from La Paz / El Alto (LPB) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 349° (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 El Alto International Airport (LPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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