CAN
Guangzhou
China
4,351 km
2,703 miles
KHT
Khost
Afghanistan
Distance
4,351 km
2,703 mi / 2,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN KHT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Khost Airport
IATA Code CAN KHT
ICAO Code ZGGG OAKS
City Guangzhou Khost
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 50 ft 3,756 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 33.330000, 69.950000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Khost (KHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Khost Airport (KHT) in Khost, Afghanistan is 4,351 kilometers (2,703 miles / 2,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 18:18 in Guangzhou, it's 14:48 in Khost. 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 3,706 feet between the two airports. Khost Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Khost (KHT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 93° (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 Khost Airport (KHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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