CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,121 km
5,046 miles
HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
Distance
8,121 km
5,046 mi / 4,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
297°
west northwest

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CAN HBE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Borg El Arab International Airport
IATA Code CAN HBE
ICAO Code ZGGG HEBA
City Guangzhou Alexandria
Country China Egypt
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Cairo
Elevation 50 ft 177 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 30.920000, 29.700000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Alexandria (HBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt is 8,121 kilometers (5,046 miles / 4,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Egypt. 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 21:03 in Guangzhou, it's 15:03 in Alexandria. 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 Alexandria (HBE) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 72° (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 Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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