CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,806 km
6,715 miles
LRB
Leribe
Lesotho
Distance
10,806 km
6,715 mi / 5,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
242°
west southwest

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CAN LRB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Leribe Airport
IATA Code CAN LRB
ICAO Code ZGGG FXLR
City Guangzhou Leribe
Country China Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maseru
Elevation 50 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -28.860000, 28.050000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Leribe (LRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Leribe Airport (LRB) in Leribe, Lesotho is 10,806 kilometers (6,715 miles / 5,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Lesotho. 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 18:59 in Guangzhou, it's 12:59 in Leribe. 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 5,300 feet between the two airports. Leribe Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leribe (LRB) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 67° (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 Leribe Airport (LRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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