CAN to SVO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is 7,003 km (4,352 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 15m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SVO to CAN).
How far is it from Guangzhou (Huadu) to Moscow?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is 7,003 km (4,352 mi, 3,781 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 SVO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SVO is roughly northwest of CAN.
How is the CAN to SVO route written in code?
The pair is written CAN-SVO in IATA codes and ZGGG-UUEE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is CAN (ZGGG), Sheremetyevo International Airport is SVO (UUEE).
| CAN | SVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Sheremetyevo International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGGG | UUEE |
| Country | China | Russia |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 622 ft |
| Rank by connections | #22 | #69 |
ZGGG starts with Z, the ICAO prefix for China and Mongolia; UUEE starts with U, the prefix for post-Soviet states. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SVO sits 572 ft (174 m) higher than CAN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAN to SVO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| SU | Aeroflot Russian Airlines | AFL | Aeroflot | 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 Moscow?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) are 7,003 km (4,352 mi, 3,781 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAN to SVO?
A typical nonstop flight between CAN and SVO takes about 9h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SVO from CAN?
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) lies roughly northwest of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Which airlines fly CAN to SVO?
2 airlines appear on the CAN-SVO route in the open dataset, including China Southern Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines.
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