CAN
Guangzhou
China
3,796 km
2,359 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,796 km
2,359 mi / 2,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
250°
west southwest

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CAN TRR
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code CAN TRR
ICAO Code ZGGG VCCT
City Guangzhou Trincomalee
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 50 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 8.540000, 81.180000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 3,796 kilometers (2,359 miles / 2,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Guangzhou, it's 06:55 in Trincomalee.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). 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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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