CAN
Guangzhou
China
1,203 km
748 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
1,203 km
748 mi / 650 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

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CAN PVG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code CAN PVG
ICAO Code ZGGG ZSPD
City Guangzhou Shanghai
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 50 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 31.140000, 121.810000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 1,203 kilometers (748 miles / 650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Guangzhou, it's 16:12 in Shanghai.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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