CAN
Guangzhou
China
7,886 km
4,900 miles
ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
7,886 km
4,900 mi / 4,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

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CAN ISL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Ataturk International Airport
IATA Code CAN ISL
ICAO Code ZGGG LTBA
City Guangzhou Istanbul
Country China Turkey
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 50 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 40.980000, 28.810000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (ISL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey is 7,886 kilometers (4,900 miles / 4,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:12 in Guangzhou, it's 08:12 in Istanbul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Istanbul (ISL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 75° (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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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