CAN to CDG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is 9,456 km (5,876 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (CDG to CAN).
How far is it from Guangzhou (Huadu) to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is 9,456 km (5,876 mi, 5,106 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAN to CDG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CDG is roughly northwest of CAN.
How is the CAN to CDG route written in code?
The pair is written CAN-CDG in IATA codes and ZGGG-LFPG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is CAN (ZGGG), Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG).
| CAN | CDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGGG | LFPG |
| Country | China | France |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 392 ft |
| Rank by connections | #22 | #5 |
ZGGG starts with Z, the ICAO prefix for China and Mongolia; LFPG starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CDG sits 342 ft (104 m) higher than CAN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAN to CDG
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guangzhou (Huadu) from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are 9,456 km (5,876 mi, 5,106 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAN to CDG?
A typical nonstop flight between CAN and CDG takes about 12h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CDG from CAN?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) lies roughly northwest of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Which airlines fly CAN to CDG?
2 airlines appear on the CAN-CDG route in the open dataset, including Air France, China Southern Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN):
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG):
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