Distance From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, MSY - CAN Distance

The distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is 8431 miles or 13568 kilometers or 7321 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

---

How long does it take to travel from New Orleans ( United States ) to Guangzhou (Huadu) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Guangzhou (Huadu) takes around 19 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, United States to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou (Huadu), China is 19 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MSY - CAN

Kilometers		13568 km
Statute Miles		8431 miles
Nautical Miles		7321 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 22 minutes

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Flight Route Map - MSY to CAN Flight Path

Location of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport & Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New Orleans to Guangzhou (Huadu) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between New Orleans, United States and Guangzhou (Huadu), China. .

Nonstop flight route between New Orleans, United States and Guangzhou (Huadu), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSY - CAN

Time difference between New Orleans (United States) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (China) is 12 Hours.
Guangzhou (Huadu) time is 12 Hours ahead of New Orleans.

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2026-06-20, 06:56:45 EDT
Guangzhou (Huadu) (China)	2026-06-20, 18:56:45 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY / KMSY) New Orleans, United States

Destination

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN / ZGGG) Guangzhou (Huadu), China