CAN
Guangzhou
China
15,717 km
9,766 miles
LIR
Liberia
Costa Rica
Distance
15,717 km
9,766 mi / 8,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN LIR
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
IATA Code CAN LIR
ICAO Code ZGGG MRLB
City Guangzhou Liberia
Country China Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 50 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 10.590000, -85.540000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Liberia (LIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica is 15,717 kilometers (9,766 miles / 8,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:45 in Guangzhou, it's 04:45 in Liberia. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Liberia (LIR) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). 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 Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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