Auckland to Guangzhou (Huadu) (AKL–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CZ336
CZ China Southern
789
9:00 AM
NZST TI
4:40 PM
CST
11h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ306
CZ China Southern
359
9:20 PM
NZST TI Red-eye
5:05 AM+1
CST
11h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ414
CZ China Southern
77F
10:15 PM
NZST Red-eye
5:45 AM+1
CST
11h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ305+1
CZ China Southern
359
12:35 AM
CST T2
3:30 PM
NZST
10h 55m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U7111cs
3U Sichuan
359
12:35 AM
CST T2
3:30 PM
NZST
10h 55m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ335
CZ China Southern
789
3:30 PM
CST T2
6:30 AM+1
NZST
11h
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HKG Hong Kong 15h AYBACX CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 15h 10m HU 3UAQCA Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 15h 10m 6EAIAS CZQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
BNE Brisbane 15h 35m 6EACAY CZQF Brisbane (BNE) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
BKK Bangkok 15h 43m EK 3U9CAQ Bangkok (BKK) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 45m MUNZ 3UAFAQ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
SIN Singapore 15h 53m AIETLX 3U9CAQ Singapore (SIN) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
MEL Melbourne 16h 6EAIAY CZQF Melbourne (MEL) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
KUL Sepang 16h 50m ETFYMH 9CAKAQ Sepang (KUL) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 17h 55m NZ 8BCZ Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
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Auckland to Guangzhou (Huadu)
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,779 mi 11h 40m nonstop -4h behind

AKL–CAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,779 miles in approximately 11h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–CAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 16 359, 77F, 789 11h30-11h45 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CZ
77F Boeing 777F – CZ
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (16 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to CAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,303
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 4 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZST · CAN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 2:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Distance & Flight Time
5,779 mi / 9,300 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 40m gate to gate.
Getting from CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).

Guangzhou (Huadu) Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.

Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.

AKL–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Distance5,779 mi / 9,300 km
Flight time11h 40m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to CAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport take about 11h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 5,779 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AKL to CAN: China Southern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hong Kong, Haikou Meilan and Sydney Kingsford Smith.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 4 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from CAN to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to CAN

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AKL to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to CAN is about 11 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,779 miles (9,300 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hong Kong, Haikou Meilan and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.