CAN to HET: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) is 1,946 km (1,209 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (HET to CAN).
How far is it from Guangzhou (Huadu) to Hohhot?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) is 1,946 km (1,209 mi, 1,051 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 HET?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HET is roughly north of CAN.
How is the CAN to HET route written in code?
The pair is written CAN-HET in IATA codes and ZGGG-ZBHH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is CAN (ZGGG), Hohhot Baita International Airport is HET (ZBHH).
| CAN | HET | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Hohhot Baita International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGGG | ZBHH |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 3,556 ft |
| Rank by connections | #22 | #189 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
HET sits 3,506 ft (1,069 m) higher than CAN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAN to HET
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| JD | Japan Air System | JAS | Air System | Active |
| ZH | Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | Shenzhen Air | 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 Hohhot?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) are 1,946 km (1,209 mi, 1,051 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAN to HET?
A typical nonstop flight between CAN and HET takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HET from CAN?
Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) lies roughly north of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Which airlines fly CAN to HET?
4 airlines appear on the CAN-HET route in the open dataset, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, Japan Air System.
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