CAN
Guangzhou
China
2,169 km
1,348 miles
SHL
Shillong
India
Distance
2,169 km
1,348 mi / 1,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
281°
west

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CAN SHL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Shillong Airport
IATA Code CAN SHL
ICAO Code ZGGG VEBI
City Guangzhou Shillong
Country China India
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 50 ft 2,910 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 25.700000, 91.980000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Shillong (SHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Shillong Airport (SHL) in Shillong, India is 2,169 kilometers (1,348 miles / 1,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:40 in Guangzhou, it's 23:10 in Shillong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,860 feet between the two airports. Shillong Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Shillong (SHL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 92° (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 Shillong Airport (SHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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