CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,195 km
5,714 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
9,195 km
5,714 mi / 4,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

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CAN LUG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code CAN LUG
ICAO Code ZGGG LSZA
City Guangzhou Lugano
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 50 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 46.000000, 8.910000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 9,195 kilometers (5,714 miles / 4,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Switzerland. 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 18:20 in Guangzhou, it's 11:20 in Lugano. With a 7-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 Lugano (LUG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 64° (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 Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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