CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,267 km
10,108 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
16,267 km
10,108 mi / 8,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN PLP
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code CAN PLP
ICAO Code ZGGG MPLP
City Guangzhou La Palma
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 50 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 8.410000, -78.140000

Guangzhou (CAN) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 16,267 kilometers (10,108 miles / 8,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Panama. 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 12:21 in Guangzhou, it's 23:21 in La Palma. With a 13-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 La Palma (PLP) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 341° (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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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