CAN
Guangzhou
China
6,445 km
4,005 miles
SDG
Sanandaj Airport
Iran
Distance
6,445 km
4,005 mi / 3,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
298°
west northwest

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CAN SDG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sanandaj Airport
IATA Code CAN SDG
ICAO Code ZGGG OICS
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 50 ft 4,522 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 35.250000, 47.010000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) in Sanandaj Airport, Iran is 6,445 kilometers (4,005 miles / 3,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in Guangzhou, it's 05:54 in Sanandaj Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,472 feet between the two airports. Sanandaj Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Sanandaj Airport (SDG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 82° (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 Sanandaj Airport (SDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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