CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,608 km
5,349 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
8,608 km
5,349 mi / 4,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
300°
west northwest

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CAN TOB
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code CAN TOB
ICAO Code ZGGG HLGN
City Guangzhou Tobruk
Country China Libya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 50 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 31.860000, 23.910000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 8,608 kilometers (5,349 miles / 4,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:26 in Guangzhou, it's 23:26 in Tobruk. 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 Tobruk (TOB) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 70° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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