CAN
Guangzhou
China
3,865 km
2,402 miles
KDU
Skardu
Pakistan
Distance
3,865 km
2,402 mi / 2,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN KDU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Skardu Airport
IATA Code CAN KDU
ICAO Code ZGGG OPSD
City Guangzhou Skardu
Country China Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Karachi
Elevation 50 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 35.340000, 75.540000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Skardu (KDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Skardu Airport (KDU) in Skardu, Pakistan is 3,865 kilometers (2,402 miles / 2,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:54 in Guangzhou, it's 01:54 in Skardu. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,266 feet between the two airports. Skardu Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Skardu (KDU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Skardu Airport (KDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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