CAN
Guangzhou
China
4,987 km
3,099 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,987 km
3,099 mi / 2,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CAN WUG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code CAN WUG
ICAO Code ZGGG AYWU
City Guangzhou Wau
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 50 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 4,987 kilometers (3,099 miles / 2,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:46 in Guangzhou, it's 06:46 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,550 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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