CAN to LYI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Linyi Qiyang Airport (LYI) is 1,388 km (862 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 15m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LYI to CAN).
How far is it from Guangzhou (Huadu) to Linyi (Hedong)?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Linyi Qiyang Airport (LYI) is 1,388 km (862 mi, 749 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 LYI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LYI is roughly north of CAN.
How is the CAN to LYI route written in code?
The pair is written CAN-LYI in IATA codes and ZGGG-ZSLY in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is CAN (ZGGG), Linyi Qiyang Airport is LYI (ZSLY).
| CAN | LYI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Linyi Qiyang Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGGG | ZSLY |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 177 ft |
| Rank by connections | #22 | #637 |
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.
LYI sits 127 ft (39 m) higher than CAN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAN to LYI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | 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 Linyi (Hedong)?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Linyi Qiyang Airport (LYI) are 1,388 km (862 mi, 749 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAN to LYI?
A typical nonstop flight between CAN and LYI takes about 2h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LYI from CAN?
Linyi Qiyang Airport (LYI) lies roughly north of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Which airlines fly CAN to LYI?
2 airlines appear on the CAN-LYI route in the open dataset, including Air China, Shenzhen Airlines.
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