CAN
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou · ChinaICAO ZGGG
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is an airport serving Guangzhou, China, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 23° 23' 32.6" N, 113° 17' 56.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 meters) above sea level. With 148 direct destinations served by 59 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8).
Destinations
148
Airlines
59
Elevation ft
50/ 15m
Asia/Shanghai
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
CAN
ICAO Code
ZGGG
City
Guangzhou
Country
China
Elevation
50 ft
Local Time
12:25 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:23.3924°
Longitude:113.2990°
Popular Routes from CAN
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGH | Hangzhou, China | 645 mi | 1h 43m | short-haul | 264 kg | View |
| CKG | Chongqing, China | 599 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 246 kg | View |
| SHA | Shanghai, China | 730 mi | 1h 53m | short-haul | 299 kg | View |
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 1,059 mi | 2h 40m | medium-haul | 266 kg | View |
| CTU | Chengdu, China | 759 mi | 1h 56m | short-haul | 312 kg | View |
| NKG | Nanjing, China | 668 mi | 1h 46m | short-haul | 274 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 1,831 mi | 4h 8m | medium-haul | 460 kg | View |
| PVG | Shanghai, China | 747 mi | 1h 55m | short-haul | 307 kg | View |
| WNZ | Wenzhou, China | 564 mi | 1h 34m | short-haul | 232 kg | View |
| XMN | Xiamen, China | 315 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 130 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CAN
59 active airlines serving Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air China
CAChina
Air France
AFFrance
Air Madagascar
MDMadagascar
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
Cambodia Angkor Air (K6)
K6Cambodia
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Caucasus Airlines
NSGeorgia
Cebu Pacific
5JPhilippines
China Airlines
CITaiwan
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China SSS
9CChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
China United
KNChina
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Dragonair
KADRAGON
EVA Air
BRTaiwan
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviacion
EUEcuador
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Garuda Indonesia
GAIndonesia
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Japan Air System
JDJapan
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Juneyao Airlines
HOChina
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
KSY
KYGreece
Kenya Airways
KQKenya
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Lao Airlines
QVLao Peoples Democratic Republic
Mahan Air
W5Iran
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Maxair
8MSweden
Myanmar Airways International
8MMyanmar
Oman Air
WYOman
Orient Thai Airlines
OXThailand
Philippine Airlines
PRPhilippines
Potomac Air
BKUnited States
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Shandong Airlines
SCChina
Shanghai Airlines
FMChina
Shenzhen Airlines
ZHChina
Sichuan Airlines
3UChina
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
SriLankan Airlines
ULSri Lanka
Thai AirAsia
FDThailand
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Tiger Airways
TRSingapore
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Uni Air
B7Taiwan
Vietnam Airlines
VNVietnam
West Air China
PNChina
Xiamen Airlines
MFChina
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foshan Shadi Airport | FUO | Foshan | China | 41 km |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | Shenzhen | China | 99 km |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | Zhuhai | China | 154 km |
| Macau International Airport | MFM | Macau | Macau | 141 km |
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 136 km |
| Wuzhou Changzhoudao Airport | WUZ | Wuzhou | China | 210 km |
| Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport | SWA | Shantou | China | 328 km |
| Meixian Airport | MXZ | Meixian | China | 308 km |
Other Airports in China
Aksu Airport
AKUAksu
Altay Air Base
AATAltay
Anqing Tianzhushan Airport
AQGAnqing
Anshan Air Base
AOGAnshan
Anshun Huangguoshu Airport
AVAAnshun
Arxan Yi'ershi Airport
YIEArxan
Baise Youjiang Airport
AEBBaise
Changbaishan Airport
NBSBaishan
Qamdo Bangda Airport
BPXBangda
Baoshan Yunduan Airport
BSDBaoshan
Baotou Airport
BAVBaotou
Bayannur Tianjitai Airport
RLKBayannur
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 23° 23' 32.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 113° 17' 56.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 23.392401
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 113.299004
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:25 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 50 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 15 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
The IATA code for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is CAN, and its ICAO code is ZGGG. The airport is located in Guangzhou, China.
How many destinations can you fly to from CAN?
There are 148 direct destinations available from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China.
What airlines fly from CAN?
There are 59 airlines operating from CAN, including Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air China, Air France, Air Madagascar, AirAsia, and more.
What timezone is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 meters) above sea level.
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