CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,323 km
6,414 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
10,323 km
6,414 mi / 5,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

CAN LIE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code CAN LIE
ICAO Code ZGGG FZFA
City Guangzhou Libenge
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 50 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 3.630000, 18.630000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 10,323 kilometers (6,414 miles / 5,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with DR Congo. 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 00:54 in Guangzhou, it's 17:54 in Libenge. With a 7-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 1,075 feet between the two airports. Libenge Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Libenge (LIE) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 66° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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