# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Al Bayda' (LAQ)

> 8,745 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,745 km / 5,434 mi / 4,722 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 69° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Libya
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 00:06 in Guangzhou, it's 18:06 in Al Bayda')
- **Elevation difference**: 2,107 ft (LAQ is higher than CAN)

## Airports

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [La Abraq Airport (LAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/laq-al-bayda-la-abraq-airport/1ef266de-ed47-6240-bd9b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Al Bayda', Libya
- ICAO: HLLQ
- Timezone: Africa/Tripoli
- Coordinates: 32.790000, 21.960000
- Elevation: 2,157 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:06 in Guangzhou, it's 18:06 in Al Bayda'.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [La Abraq Airport (LAQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/laq-al-bayda-la-abraq-airport/1ef266de-ed47-6240-bd9b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)