Darwin to Guangzhou flights
Guangzhou lies 4,395 km (2,731 mi) north-west of Darwin, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 23 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.
| Darwin | Guangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | China |
| Population | 139,902 | 18.7 million |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Darwin) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | DRW, 7 km out | CAN, 31 km out |
| Postal codes | 0800–0801 | 510000 |
Clocks in Guangzhou are 1 h 30 min behind Darwin right now, so a 6 h 23 min journey lands only 4 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guangzhou
Crossing from Australia into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; 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 Darwin
Darwin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,004-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | CAN | 31 km (19 mi) | 12,467 ft | 50 ft |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 78 km (48 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
| Foshan Shadi Airport (regional) | FUO | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,186 ft | 6 ft |
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Staying in Guangzhou
Our booking partner lists 1,455+ places to stay in Guangzhou (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 971 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (442), and 92 are five-star. Across 248 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 94,254 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guangzhou from Darwin?
4,395 km (2,731 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Darwin.
How long does it take to get from Darwin to Guangzhou by air?
About 6 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Darwin and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Australia/Darwin).
Which airports are used for Darwin to Guangzhou flights?
Typically Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN); Guangzhou also has SZX, FUO.
What currency do I need in Guangzhou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Guangzhou?
Our booking partner lists 1,455+ places to stay in Guangzhou, bookable on this site.
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 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.