Guangzhou to Xebat flights
Xebat lies 6,738 km (4,187 mi) north-west of Guangzhou, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 23 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Guangzhou | Xebat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Iraq |
| Population | 18.7 million | 148,047 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 280 m (919 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | EBL, 25 km out |
Clocks in Xebat are 5 h behind Guangzhou right now, so a 9 h 23 min journey lands only 4 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Xebat
Crossing from China into Iraq: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Airports at each end
Leaving Guangzhou
Guangzhou is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 78 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 19 km).
Arriving in Xebat
Xebat is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 25 km (16 mi) | 15,748 ft | 1,341 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Xebat from Guangzhou?
6,738 km (4,187 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Xebat by air?
About 9 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and Xebat?
Xebat is 5 h behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to Xebat flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Erbil International Airport (EBL).
What currency do I need in Xebat?
The Dinar (IQD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.