# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Atyrau (GUW)

> 5,994 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,994 km / 3,725 mi / 3,237 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 312° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 94° (east)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Kazakhstan
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 08:10 in Guangzhou, it's 05:10 in Atyrau)
- **Elevation difference**: 122 ft (GUW is lower than CAN)

## Airports

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Atyrau International Airport (GUW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/guw-atyrau-atyrau-international-airport/1ef266df-e449-6ebc-b692-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
- ICAO: UATG
- Timezone: Asia/Oral
- Coordinates: 47.120000, 51.820000
- Elevation: -72 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:10 in Guangzhou, it's 05:10 in Atyrau.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Atyrau International Airport (GUW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/guw-atyrau-atyrau-international-airport/1ef266df-e449-6ebc-b692-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)