CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,745 km
5,434 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
8,745 km
5,434 mi / 4,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN LAQ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code CAN LAQ
ICAO Code ZGGG HLLQ
City Guangzhou Al Bayda'
Country China Libya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 50 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 32.790000, 21.960000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 8,745 kilometers (5,434 miles / 4,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:55 in Guangzhou, it's 08:55 in Al Bayda'. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,107 feet between the two airports. La Abraq Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and La Abraq Airport (LAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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