Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (IATA: CAN, ICAO: ZGGG) serves Guangzhou (Huadu) in Guangdong Province, China. The airport sits at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m) and keeps local time in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | ZGGG |
|---|---|
| Type: | large airport |
| Continent: | AS |
| Country code: | CN |
| Country: | China |
| City | Guangzhou (Huadu) |
| IATA: | CAN |
| Longitude: | 113.2990 |
| Latitude: | 23.3924 |
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Key facts about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located at 23.3924, 113.2990, at an elevation of 50 ft (15 m) above sea level. There are five runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. Passenger facilities are spread across three terminals; Terminal 3 opened in October 2025, so double-check which terminal your flight uses before you travel. The airport keeps Asia/Shanghai time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Passenger statistics and history
In 2025, Guangzhou Baiyun handled 83.6 million passengers, making it China's busiest airport. The current airport opened in 2004, replacing the old Baiyun airfield, and has expanded steadily since: Terminal 2 opened in 2018 and Terminal 3 in 2025. It is the main hub of China Southern Airlines. Traffic figures move from year to year, so read that number as an indication of scale rather than a live count.
Frequently asked questions about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight status
How do I check Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport arrivals today?
Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes CAN and ZGGG mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. CAN is the IATA code for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. ZGGG is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport keeps Asia/Shanghai time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.