CAN to TYN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) is 1,597 km (993 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (TYN to CAN).
How far is it from Guangzhou (Huadu) to Taiyuan?
The great-circle distance between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) is 1,597 km (993 mi, 863 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 TYN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TYN is roughly north of CAN.
How is the CAN to TYN route written in code?
The pair is written CAN-TYN in IATA codes and ZGGG-ZBYN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is CAN (ZGGG), Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is TYN (ZBYN).
| CAN | TYN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | Taiyuan Wusu International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGGG | ZBYN |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 2,575 ft |
| Rank by connections | #22 | #146 |
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.
TYN sits 2,525 ft (770 m) higher than CAN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAN to TYN
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | 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 Taiyuan?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) are 1,597 km (993 mi, 863 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAN to TYN?
A typical nonstop flight between CAN and TYN takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TYN from CAN?
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) lies roughly north of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Which airlines fly CAN to TYN?
3 airlines appear on the CAN-TYN route in the open dataset, including China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
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