Guangzhou to Kozhikode flights
Kozhikode lies 4,179 km (2,596 mi) west of Guangzhou, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Guangzhou | Kozhikode | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 18.7 million | 550,440 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | CCJ, 23 km out |
Clocks in Kozhikode are 2 h 30 min behind Guangzhou right now, so a 6 h 6 min journey lands only 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kozhikode
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Guangzhou
Guangzhou is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 78 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 19 km).
Arriving in Kozhikode
Kozhikode is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Calicut International Airport (CCJ), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,383 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kannur International Airport (CNN, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calicut International Airport | CCJ | 23 km (14 mi) | 9,383 ft | 342 ft |
| Kannur International Airport | CNN | 79 km (49 mi) | 10,007 ft | 330 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,179 km (2,596 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Kozhikode
Our booking partner lists 154 places to stay in Kozhikode. Of the 100 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (58), and 7 are five-star. Across 52 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.3 out of 10. Guests have left 15,193 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kozhikode from Guangzhou?
4,179 km (2,596 mi) in a straight line, west of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Kozhikode by air?
About 6 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and Kozhikode?
Kozhikode is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to Kozhikode flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ); Kozhikode also has CNN.
What currency do I need in Kozhikode?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Kozhikode?
Our booking partner lists 154 places to stay in Kozhikode, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.