CAN
Guangzhou
China
5,252 km
3,263 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,252 km
3,263 mi / 2,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CAN SIL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code CAN SIL
ICAO Code ZGGG AYSG
City Guangzhou Sila Mission
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 50 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 5,252 kilometers (3,263 miles / 2,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:06 in Guangzhou, it's 11:06 in Sila Mission.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,180 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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