CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,695 km
5,403 miles
LKG
Lokichoggio
Kenya
Distance
8,695 km
5,403 mi / 4,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

CAN LKG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Lokichoggio Airport
IATA Code CAN LKG
ICAO Code ZGGG HKLK
City Guangzhou Lokichoggio
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 50 ft 2,074 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 4.200000, 34.350000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Lokichoggio (LKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) in Lokichoggio, Kenya is 8,695 kilometers (5,403 miles / 4,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Kenya. 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 22:10 in Guangzhou, it's 17:10 in Lokichoggio. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,024 feet between the two airports. Lokichoggio Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

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

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