CAN
Guangzhou
China
4,732 km
2,940 miles
KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
4,732 km
2,940 mi / 2,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
292°
west northwest

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CAN KDH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Kandahar Airport
IATA Code CAN KDH
ICAO Code ZGGG OAKN
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 50 ft 3,337 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 31.510000, 65.850000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan is 4,732 kilometers (2,940 miles / 2,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:47 in Guangzhou, it's 13:17 in Kandahar Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,287 feet between the two airports. Kandahar Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 89° (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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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