CAN
Guangzhou
China
5,065 km
3,147 miles
OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
5,065 km
3,147 mi / 2,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
295°
west northwest

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CAN OAH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Shindand Airport
IATA Code CAN OAH
ICAO Code ZGGG OASD
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 50 ft 3,773 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 33.390000, 62.260000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Shindand Airport (OAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan is 5,065 kilometers (3,147 miles / 2,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:48 in Guangzhou, it's 03:18 in Shindand Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,723 feet between the two airports. Shindand Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Shindand Airport (OAH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 89° (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 Shindand Airport (OAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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