ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
8,090 km
5,027 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
8,090 km
5,027 mi / 4,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALY CAN
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code ALY CAN
ICAO Code HEAX ZGGG
City Alexandria Guangzhou
Country Egypt China
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -6 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 23.390000, 113.300000

Alexandria (ALY) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 8,090 kilometers (5,027 miles / 4,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Egypt with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:32 in Alexandria, it's 23:32 in Guangzhou. 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 Guangzhou (CAN) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Nouzha Airport (ALY) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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