Flights to Guangzhou
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,467 ft, CAN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 50 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Guangzhou
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou to Shanghai | China | 1,212 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Guangzhou to Chongqing | China | 978 km (608 mi) | about 2 h |
| Guangzhou to Chengdu | China | 1,238 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Guangzhou to Wuhan | China | 836 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Guangzhou to Xi’an | China | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Guangzhou to Hangzhou | China | 1,052 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Guangzhou to Hefei | China | 1,051 km (653 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Guangzhou to Nanjing | China | 1,134 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Guangzhou to Hanoi | Vietnam | 798 km (496 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Guangzhou to Taipei | Taiwan | 867 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Guangzhou to Suzhou | China | 1,164 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Guangzhou to Zhengzhou | China | 1,295 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Guangzhou to Nanning | China | 506 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Guangzhou to Kunming | China | 1,090 km (677 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Guangzhou to Pudong | China | 1,216 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Guangzhou to Xiamen | China | 514 km (320 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Guangzhou to Yangzhou | China | 1,197 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Guangzhou to Huai'an | China | 1,293 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Guangzhou to Guiyang | China | 763 km (474 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Guangzhou to Wuxi | China | 1,168 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Guangzhou to Fuzhou | China | 694 km (431 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Guangzhou to New Taipei City | Taiwan | 861 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Guangzhou to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,537 km (955 mi) | about 2 h 43 min |
| Guangzhou to Lahore | Pakistan | 3,933 km (2,444 mi) | about 5 h 48 min |
| Guangzhou to Mumbai | India | 4,199 km (2,609 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
| Guangzhou to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,122 km (8,775 mi) | about 18 h 51 min |
| Guangzhou to Karachi | Pakistan | 4,679 km (2,907 mi) | about 6 h 45 min |
| Guangzhou to Delhi | India | 3,642 km (2,263 mi) | about 5 h 25 min |
| Guangzhou to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2,329 km (1,447 mi) | about 3 h 44 min |
| Guangzhou to Tokyo | Japan | 2,904 km (1,805 mi) | about 4 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Guangzhou?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is the closest large airport at 31 km (19 mi). The others, SZX, FUO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CAN from Guangzhou city centre?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Guangzhou on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.