CAN
Guangzhou
China
5,700 km
3,542 miles
CNS
Cairns
Australia
Distance
5,700 km
3,542 mi / 3,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CAN CNS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Cairns International Airport
IATA Code CAN CNS
ICAO Code ZGGG YBCS
City Guangzhou Cairns
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 50 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -16.890000, 145.750000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Cairns (CNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia is 5,700 kilometers (3,542 miles / 3,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Guangzhou, it's 22:26 in Cairns.

The return flight from Cairns (CNS) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). 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 Cairns International Airport (CNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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