CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,072 km
8,122 miles
ROB
Monrovia
Liberia
Distance
13,072 km
8,122 mi / 7,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
291°
west northwest

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CAN ROB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Roberts International Airport
IATA Code CAN ROB
ICAO Code ZGGG GLRB
City Guangzhou Monrovia
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 50 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 6.230000, -10.360000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Monrovia (ROB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia, Liberia is 13,072 kilometers (8,122 miles / 7,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Liberia. 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 17:18 in Guangzhou, it's 09:18 in Monrovia. With a 8-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 Monrovia (ROB) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 60° (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 Roberts International Airport (ROB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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