CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,286 km
5,770 miles
SRX
Sirt
Libya
Distance
9,286 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
301°
west northwest

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CAN SRX
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gardabya Airport
IATA Code CAN SRX
ICAO Code ZGGG HLGD
City Guangzhou Sirt
Country China Libya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 50 ft 267 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 31.060000, 16.590000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sirt (SRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gardabya Airport (SRX) in Sirt, Libya is 9,286 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Libya. 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 03:49 in Guangzhou, it's 21:49 in Sirt. 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.

The return flight from Sirt (SRX) 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 Gardabya Airport (SRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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