Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is a large airport serving Guangzhou (Huadu), China. Its IATA code is CAN and its ICAO code is ZGGG. The airport lies at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m) above sea level. It has 5 runway(s); the longest is 02L/20R, 12,467 ft (3,800 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CAN
- ICAO code
- ZGGG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 50 ft (15 m)
- Coordinates
- 23.3924, 113.2990
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 11,155 ft · 3,400 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 11,811 ft · 3,600 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 02L/20R | 12,467 ft · 3,800 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 12,467 ft · 3,800 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 03/21 | 11,811 ft · 3,600 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FUO Foshan Shadi Airport | Foshan (Nanhai), China | 42 km · 26 mi |
| SZX Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | Shenzhen, China | 98 km · 61 mi |
| HKG Hong Kong International Airport | Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China | 136 km · 85 mi |
| HUZ Huizhou Pingtan Airport | Huizhou (Pingtan), China | 138 km · 86 mi |
| MFM Macau International Airport | Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Macao SAR China | 141 km · 88 mi |
| ZUH Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | Zhuhai (Jinwan), China | 154 km · 96 mi |
| HSC Shaoguan Danxia Airport | Shaoguan, China | 177 km · 110 mi |
| WUZ Wuzhou Xijiang Airport | Tangbu, China | 225 km · 140 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CAN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 1,881 | 1,169 | 1,016 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 2,648 | 1,646 | 1,430 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 2,885 | 1,793 | 1,558 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,650 | 2,268 | 1,971 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,827 | 3,621 | 3,146 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,529 | 4,678 | 4,065 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,884 | 4,899 | 4,257 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,021 | 5,605 | 4,871 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,456 | 5,876 | 5,106 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,496 | 5,900 | 5,127 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,670 | 6,630 | 5,762 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,618 | 7,219 | 6,273 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,858 | 7,989 | 6,943 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,402 | 8,328 | 7,236 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,099 | 8,760 | 7,613 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 17,952 | 11,155 | 9,694 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | GUANGZHOU | 120.400 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.600 |
| CLD | CLD | 121.950 |
| GND | GND | 121.750 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
The IATA code of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is CAN and its ICAO code is ZGGG.
Where is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport located?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is in Guangzhou (Huadu), Guangdong Province, China, at 23.3924, 113.2990.
What time zone is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02L/20R, 12,467 ft (3,800 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO), about 42 km (26 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.