CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,052 km
5,625 miles
LMQ
Marsa Brega Airport
Libya
Distance
9,052 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN LMQ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Marsa Brega Airport
IATA Code CAN LMQ
ICAO Code ZGGG HLMB
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China Libya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 50 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 30.380000, 19.580000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) in Marsa Brega Airport, Libya is 9,052 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 11:05 in Guangzhou, it's 05:05 in Marsa Brega Airport. 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 Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Marsa Brega Airport (LMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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