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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 55m 3UAQCA → MU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Altay flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 7h 55m 3U9CAQ → 9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Altay flights
URC Ürümqi 7h 55m 3UAQCA → 3UCZGS Ürümqi (URC) to Altay flights
PEK Beijing 9h 10m CAHULH → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Altay flights
PKX Beijing 14h 50m 3UAQCZ → CZ Beijing (PKX) to Altay flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 1m 3UAFAQ → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Altay flights
HRB Harbin 16h 10m 3UAQCZ → CZ Harbin (HRB) to Altay flights
INC Yinchuan 18h 45m 3UCACZ → 3UGJ Yinchuan (INC) to Altay flights
KHG Kashgar 21h 40m 3UAQCZ → EU Kashgar (KHG) to Altay flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Guangzhou (Huadu) to Altay
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,180 mi 7h 55m nonstop -2h behind

CAN–AAT had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,180 miles in 7h 55m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CAN–AAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
XIY ~7h 55m LHW ~7h 55m URC ~7h 55m PEK ~9h 10m PKX ~14h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
758
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
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 7h 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 7h 55m gate to gate.
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 time7h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 7h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 2,180 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CAN to AAT: China Southern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 7h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xi'an Xianyang, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Ürümqi Tianshan.
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) had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CAN to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to AAT is about 7 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,180 miles (3,508 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Ürümqi Tianshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX).