CAN
Guangzhou
China
4,022 km
2,499 miles
KTY
Kalutara
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,022 km
2,499 mi / 2,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
248°
west southwest

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CAN KTY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Katukurunda Airport
IATA Code CAN KTY
ICAO Code ZGGG VCCN
City Guangzhou Kalutara
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 50 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 6.550000, 79.980000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Kalutara (KTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Katukurunda Airport (KTY) in Kalutara, Sri Lanka is 4,022 kilometers (2,499 miles / 2,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:20 in Guangzhou, it's 18:50 in Kalutara.

The return flight from Kalutara (KTY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 59° (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 Katukurunda Airport (KTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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