Candelaria to Dongguan flights
Dongguan lies 1,294 km (804 mi) north-west of Candelaria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 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.
| Candelaria | Dongguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | China |
| Population | 137,933 | 9.6 million |
| Elevation | 72 m (236 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | MNL, 78 km out | SZX, 42 km out |
| Postal codes | 2212–4323 | 523000 |
What changes when you arrive in Dongguan
Crossing from Philippines into China: money changes from the Peso to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Candelaria
Candelaria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 78 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 12,261-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Dongguan
Dongguan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN, 62 km), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 80 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 98 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 70 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 42 km (26 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | CAN | 62 km (39 mi) | 12,467 ft | 50 ft |
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | 80 km (50 mi) | 12,467 ft | 28 ft |
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Foshan Shadi Airport (regional) | FUO | 70 km (43 mi) | 9,186 ft | 6 ft |
| Huizhou Pingtan Airport (regional) | HUZ | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,874 ft | 50 ft |
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Staying in Dongguan
Our booking partner lists 215 places to stay in Dongguan. Of the 207 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (76), and 33 are five-star. Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 2,757 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dongguan from Candelaria?
1,294 km (804 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Candelaria.
How long does it take to get from Candelaria to Dongguan by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Candelaria and Dongguan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Candelaria to Dongguan flights?
Typically Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX); Dongguan also has CAN, HKG, MFM, FUO, HUZ.
What currency do I need in Dongguan?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Dongguan?
Our booking partner lists 215 places to stay in Dongguan, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.