CAN → LAXChina → United States

Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Los Angeles

7,219 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Guangzhou to Los Angeles at a glance

7,219 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
16 hours behind
Time-zone shift
~650 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Los Angeles (LAX) cover 7,219 miles (11,615 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 9/10.

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Flying from Guangzhou to Los Angeles covers 7,219 miles (11,615 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this ultra-long-haul international route. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

Route
CAN (0 mi)LAX (7,219 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 7,219 miles. Direct carriers include CZ and DL.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Guangzhou → Los Angeles. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
CZDirect
DLDirect
Baggage on Guangzhou → Los Angeles: on this route, CZ typically includes a carry-on, while DL may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Guangzhou to Los Angeles — quick answers

How far is Guangzhou from Los Angeles by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 7,219 miles (11,615 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Los Angeles?

The average nonstop flight time from CAN to LAX is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Guangzhou to Los Angeles?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: CZ, DL. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Guangzhou → Los Angeles

Route type
ultra-long-haul international
Time zone difference
16 hours behind
Carbon footprint
~650 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
9/10 — challenging long-haul
When to go
It's shoulder season in Los Angeles — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 61 of 148 routes from Guangzhou
Airline network
CZ: 115 destinations from CAN; DL: 2 destinations from CAN
Alternative origin airports
SZX (Shenzhen, 61 mi); HKG (Hong Kong, 85 mi); MFM (Macau, 88 mi)
Alternative destination airports
LGB (Long Beach, 17 mi); BUR (Burbank, 18 mi); SNA (Santa Ana, 36 mi)
Nearby destinations
Long Beach, United States (17 mi); Burbank, United States (18 mi); Santa Ana, United States (36 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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