Guangzhou (Huadu) to Altay (CAN–AAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ China Southern
7M8
7:50 AM
CST TT2
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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Altay
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,180 mi 5h 55m nonstop -2h behind 9 1-stop hubs

CAN–AAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,180 miles in approximately 5h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–AAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 6 7M8 5h55 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAN to AAT direction.
Mon
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Tue
1
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Wed
1
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Thu
1
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Fri
1
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Sat
1
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
XIY ~8h 10m KRL ~8h 45m CGQ ~11h 20m INC ~21h 30m LHW ~21h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
770
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Altay from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.
Metric CAN→AAT SZX→AAT
Distance from CAN – 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6 3
Flight time 5h 55m 6h 20m
Shenzhen (SZX) to Altay flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Altay is 2 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · AAT: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 4:00 PM in Altay.
Distance & Flight Time
2,180 mi / 3,508 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 55m.
Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

Facts

CAN–AAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Altay route.
Route details
Distance2,180 mi / 3,508 km
Flight time5h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: CAN
Full nameGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: AAT
Full nameAltay Xuedu Airport
IATA / ICAOAAT / ZWAT
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation2,460 ft / 750 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to AAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Altay Xuedu Airport take approximately 5h 55m. The route covers 2,180 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CAN to AAT. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XIY, KRL, CGQ, INC, LHW, URC, TFU, PEK and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Altay is 2 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
Yes, return flights from AAT to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAN to AAT

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAN to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to AAT ranges from 5 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,180 miles (3,508 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via XIY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX).