CAN
Guangzhou
China
2,937 km
1,825 miles
KIJ
Niigata
Japan
Distance
2,937 km
1,825 mi / 1,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
51°
northeast

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CAN KIJ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Niigata Airport
IATA Code CAN KIJ
ICAO Code ZGGG RJSN
City Guangzhou Niigata
Country China Japan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 50 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 37.960000, 139.120000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Niigata (KIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Niigata Airport (KIJ) in Niigata, Japan is 2,937 kilometers (1,825 miles / 1,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:47 in Guangzhou, it's 22:47 in Niigata.

The return flight from Niigata (KIJ) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). 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 Niigata Airport (KIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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