Routes · From CAN

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sydney (SYD) flights

Nonstop from Guangzhou Baiyun International to Sydney Kingsford Smith: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

7,529km

4,678 mi, great circle

Flying time

9h 38m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

3.4

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying CAN to SYD

China Southern

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Sydney?

About 9h 38m gate to gate for the 7,529 km (4,678 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from CAN to SYD?

China Southern, with about 3.4 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).