CAN
Guangzhou
China
4,688 km
2,913 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
4,688 km
2,913 mi / 2,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
northwest

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CAN SKD
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code CAN SKD
ICAO Code ZGGG UTSS
City Guangzhou Samarkand
Country China Uzbekistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 50 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 39.700000, 66.980000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 4,688 kilometers (2,913 miles / 2,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:21 in Guangzhou, it's 15:21 in Samarkand. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,174 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 99° (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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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