CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,517 km
5,292 miles
LOY
Loyengalani
Kenya
Distance
8,517 km
5,292 mi / 4,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CAN LOY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Loyengalani Airport
IATA Code CAN LOY
ICAO Code ZGGG HKLY
City Guangzhou Loyengalani
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 50 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 2.750000, 36.720000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Loyengalani (LOY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Loyengalani Airport (LOY) in Loyengalani, Kenya is 8,517 kilometers (5,292 miles / 4,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 06:16 in Guangzhou, it's 01:16 in Loyengalani. 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 1,145 feet between the two airports. Loyengalani Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

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

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