Nanping to Guangzhou flights
Guangzhou lies 633 km (393 mi) south-west of Nanping, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 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.
| Nanping | Guangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 467,875 | 18.7 million |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SQJ, 42 km out | CAN, 31 km out |
| Postal codes | 353000 | 510000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nanping
Nanping is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul 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 Nanping?
633 km (393 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Nanping.
How long does it take to get from Nanping to Guangzhou by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nanping and Guangzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nanping to Guangzhou flights?
Typically Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN); Guangzhou also has SZX, FUO.
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.