Guangzhou to Las Cruces flights
Las Cruces lies 12,528 km (7,784 mi) north-east of Guangzhou, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 49 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Guangzhou | Las Cruces | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 18.7 million | 101,643 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | ELP, 68 km out |
| Postal codes | 510000 | 88001–88013 |
Clocks in Las Cruces are 14 h behind Guangzhou right now, so a 16 h 49 min journey lands only 2 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Las Cruces
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Guangzhou
Guangzhou is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 78 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 19 km).
Arriving in Las Cruces
Las Cruces is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 68 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 12,020-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 82 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 14 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso International Airport | ELP | 68 km (42 mi) | 12,020 ft | 3,959 ft |
| Abraham González International Airport | CJS | 82 km (51 mi) | 8,858 ft | 3,904 ft |
| Las Cruces International Airport (regional) | LRU | 14 km (9 mi) | 7,506 ft | 4,456 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Las Cruces from Guangzhou?
12,528 km (7,784 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Las Cruces by air?
About 16 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to Las Cruces flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to El Paso International Airport (ELP); Las Cruces also has CJS, LRU.
What currency do I need in Las Cruces?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.