Guangzhou (Huadu) to London
12h 13m The flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 9,496 km (5,900 miles) and takes approximately 12h 13m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 325°, passing near 53.4° N, 72.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 17h 16m | 17h 41m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 10m | 12h 36m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 33m | 10h 58m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 10m | 11h 35m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CAN | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| City | Guangzhou (Huadu) | London |
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| ICAO | ZGGG | EGLL |
| Coordinates | 23.3924, 113.299 | 51.4707, -0.4599 |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 83 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Guangzhou (Huadu) to London?
A non-stop flight from Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to London (LHR) takes about 12h 13m. The great-circle distance is 9,496 km (5,900 miles, 5,127 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 325°.
How far is Guangzhou (Huadu) from London?
9,496 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,900 miles or 5,127 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CAN and LHR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,496 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 13m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Guangzhou (Huadu)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.