CAN to HFE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) is 1,022 km (635 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (HFE to CAN).
How far is it from Guangzhou (Huadu) to Hefei?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) is 1,022 km (635 mi, 552 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 HFE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HFE is roughly north of CAN.
How is the CAN to HFE route written in code?
The pair is written CAN-HFE in IATA codes and ZGGG-ZSOF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is CAN (ZGGG), Hefei Xinqiao International Airport is HFE (ZSOF).
| CAN | HFE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Hefei Xinqiao International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGGG | ZSOF |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 207 ft |
| Rank by connections | #22 | #220 |
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.
HFE sits 157 ft (48 m) higher than CAN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAN to HFE
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | 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 Hefei?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) are 1,022 km (635 mi, 552 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAN to HFE?
A typical nonstop flight between CAN and HFE takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HFE from CAN?
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) lies roughly north of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Which airlines fly CAN to HFE?
5 airlines appear on the CAN-HFE route in the open dataset, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines.
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