Guangzhou to Los Angeles flight distance & time (CAN-LAX)
How far is Guangzhou from Los Angeles by plane? The great circle distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 11,638 km / 6,284 nm, about 13h 43m flight time, with an initial heading of 42° (NE).
| From | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), Guangzhou, CN |
|---|---|
| To | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, US |
| Distance | 11,638 km · 6,284 nm · 7,231 mi |
| Initial heading | 42° (NE) |
Airlines on this route
- China Southern Airlines (CZ)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
Aircraft with enough range to fly CAN to LAX nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Bombardier BD-700 Global Express | 6,325 nm / 11,714 km |
| Rockwell B-1 Lancer | 6,478 nm / 11,997 km |
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-160 | 6,641 nm / 12,299 km |
| Boeing 747-300 | 6,696 nm / 12,401 km |
| Airbus A330-200 | 6,749 nm / 12,499 km |
| Douglas C-74 Globemaster I | 6,776 nm / 12,549 km |
| Boeing 747-200 | 6,857 nm / 12,699 km |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-11 | 7,144 nm / 13,231 km |
| Boeing 747-400 | 7,262 nm / 13,449 km |
| Airbus A340-300 | 7,397 nm / 13,699 km |
| Boeing B-52 Stratofortress | 7,652 nm / 14,172 km |
| Airbus A340-600 | 7,883 nm / 14,599 km |
| Airbus A340-200 | 7,991 nm / 14,799 km |
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-95 | 8,099 nm / 14,999 km |
| Airbus A380 | 8,207 nm / 15,199 km |
| Airbus A340-500 | 9,017 nm / 16,699 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Guangzhou from Los Angeles?
- The great circle distance between Guangzhou and Los Angeles is 11,638 km (6,284 nm / 7,231 mi).
- How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Los Angeles?
- A direct flight from CAN to LAX takes about 13h 43m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Guangzhou to Los Angeles?
- Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.