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+1
CZ China Southern
350
9:20 PM
NZST TI
5:05 AM+1
CST
11h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ414
CZ China Southern
77F
10:15 PM
NZST
5:45 AM+1
CST
11h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ305+1
CZ China Southern
359
12:50 AM
CST TT2
3:30 PM
NZST
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ335
CZ China Southern
789
3:30 PM
CST T2
6:30 AM+1
NZST
11h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Auckland to Guangzhou (Huadu)
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 5,779 mi 11h 30m nonstop -4h behind 25 1-stop hubs

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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 12 350, 77F, 789 11h30-11h45 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
350 Airbus A350 – CZ
77F Boeing 777F – CZ
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (12 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
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,471
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 30m to 11h 45m.
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 30m to 11h 45m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 10 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
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 approximately 11h 30m to 11h 45m. The route covers 5,779 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from AKL to CAN. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZX, CHC, HKG, HAK, PER, DPS, HGH, PEK, SIN, SYD, BNE, BKK, PVG, MEL, KUL, NRT, ICN, TPE, DXB, YVR, ADL, LAX, JFK, SFO and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AKL to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to CAN ranges from 11 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,779 miles (9,300 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via SZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.