CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,332 km
5,177 miles
MUH
Mersa Matruh
Egypt
Distance
8,332 km
5,177 mi / 4,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN MUH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Mersa Matruh Airport
IATA Code CAN MUH
ICAO Code ZGGG HEMM
City Guangzhou Mersa Matruh
Country China Egypt
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Cairo
Elevation 50 ft 94 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 31.330000, 27.220000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Mersa Matruh (MUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) in Mersa Matruh, Egypt is 8,332 kilometers (5,177 miles / 4,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 22:49 in Guangzhou, it's 16:49 in Mersa Matruh. 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 Mersa Matruh (MUH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 71° (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 Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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