Guangzhou to Meizhou flights
Meizhou lies 320 km (199 mi) north-east of Guangzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 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.
| Guangzhou | Meizhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 18.7 million | 992,351 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | SWA, 91 km out |
| Postal codes | 510000 | 514000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Meizhou
Meizhou is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport | SWA | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,499 ft | 0 ft |
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Staying in Meizhou
Our booking partner lists 30 places to stay in Meizhou. Of the 29 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (12), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 84 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Meizhou from Guangzhou?
320 km (199 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Meizhou by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and Meizhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to Meizhou flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).
Where can I stay in Meizhou?
Our booking partner lists 30 places to stay in Meizhou, 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 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.