Guangzhou to Tongren flights
Tongren lies 1,754 km (1,090 mi) north-west of Guangzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 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 | Tongren | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 18.7 million | 103,700 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 2,506 m (8,222 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | GXH, 95 km out |
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 Tongren
Tongren is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gannan Xiahe Airport (regional) | GXH | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,499 ft | 10,510 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tongren from Guangzhou?
1,754 km (1,090 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Tongren by air?
About 3 h, 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 Tongren?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to Tongren flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.