BWU
Sydney
Australia
7,516 km
4,670 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
7,516 km
4,670 mi / 4,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BWU CAN
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code BWU CAN
ICAO Code YSBK ZGGG
City Sydney Guangzhou
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 29 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 23.390000, 113.300000

Sydney (BWU) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 7,516 kilometers (4,670 miles / 4,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Australia with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:44 in Sydney, it's 06:44 in Guangzhou. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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