5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“This airport in Guangzhou is extremely spacious, clean, and modern, and it honestly left a very strong impression.”
Jun Amano5★ on Google
Airports / China / CAN
Large airport · CAN
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Guangzhou (Huadu), China · 50 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
6,002 ratings
0
Operators based
50
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Guangzhou (Huadu), ChinaELEV 50 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
6,002
Google reviews
ratings on Google
50
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to FUO
Field standing
#60 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 6002 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO).
Overview
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, listed as ZGGG / CAN, is a large commercial airport in Guangzhou (Huadu), China. The airport sits 50 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CAN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 22 nm), Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 53 nm), and Shek Kong Air Base (VHSK, 72 nm). With 5 runways, the longest 12,467-foot paved runway, CAN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CAN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Guangzhou (Huadu).
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It gives the impression of a major international hub with infrastructure built to handle large numbers of travelers efficiently.”
Jun Amano5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Overall, Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is a comfortable and traveler friendly airport with good facilities, plenty of dining and shopping choices, and useful amenities for passengers.”
Joana5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
ZGGG
IATA
CAN
FAA / Local
ZGGG
Elevation
50 ft
Coordinates
23.3924° N · 113.2990° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs China fields
state range 6–14,472 ft
At 50 ft, CAN sits lower than 85% of the 227 China fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
5 runways
longest 12,467 ft
- 02L/20R12,467 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02R/20L12,467 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 01R/19L11,811 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 03/2111,811 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 01L/19R11,155 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,467 ft
CAN's 12,467 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmFUOFoshan Shadi AirportFoshan (Nanhai)
- 53nmSZXShenzhen Bao'an International AirportShenzhen
- 72nmVHSKShek Kong Air BaseIslands
- 73nmHKGHong Kong International AirportHong Kong
- 75nmHUZHuizhou Pingtan AirportHuizhou (Pingtan)
- 76nmMFMMacau International AirportNossa Senhora do Carmo
Location
Open the full mapZGGG · Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport · Guangzhou (Huadu), China
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CAN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,369 nm | 10h 34m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,842 nm | 11h 40m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,604 nm | 13h 26m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,983 nm | 14h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,110 nm | 14h 37m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,201 nm | 14h 49m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,260 nm | 14h 57m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,302 nm | 15h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CAN?
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,467 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CAN?
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has 5 runways; the longest measures 12,467 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CAN?
- The closest alternate is Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO), about 22 nm away, followed by Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CAN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 10h 34m (4,369 nm), Honolulu about 11h 40m (4,842 nm), Seattle about 13h 26m (5,604 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.