CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,591 km
5,960 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
9,591 km
5,960 mi / 5,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
northwest

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CAN WAX
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code CAN WAX
ICAO Code ZGGG HLZW
City Guangzhou Zuwara
Country China Libya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 50 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 32.950000, 12.020000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 9,591 kilometers (5,960 miles / 5,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 18:27 in Guangzhou, it's 12:27 in Zuwara. 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 64° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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