Guangzhou (Huadu) to Adelaide (CAN–ADL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QF3636cs
QF Qant
789
10:25 PM
CST T2 Red-eye
8:55 AM+1
ACST
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ663+1
CZ China Southern
789
11:31 PM
CST TT2 Red-eye
8:55 AM+1
ACST
7h 54m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ664+1
CZ China Southern
789
10:30 AM
ACST T1
6:05 PM
CST
9h 5m
49%
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
MEL Melbourne 11h 40m CZQF 6EAICI Melbourne (MEL) to Adelaide flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 12h 25m CZQF 6EACAI Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Adelaide flights
SIN Singapore 12h 53m 9CAQCZ AILXSK Singapore (SIN) to Adelaide flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 13h 25m 8BCZ 6EJQ Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Adelaide flights
BNE Brisbane 13h 45m CZ 6EACCI Brisbane (BNE) to Adelaide flights
KUL Sepang 14h 51m 9CAKAQ ETMHSV Sepang (KUL) to Adelaide flights
PER Perth 15h 27m CZ 6ECZEK Perth (PER) to Adelaide flights
DRW Darwin 17h 45m CZ 6EEKJQ Darwin (DRW) to Adelaide flights
AKL Auckland 17h 55m 3UCZ B6NZQR Auckland (AKL) to Adelaide flights
DOH Doha 32h 46m AYBACZ ATB6JU Doha (DOH) to Adelaide flights
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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Adelaide
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,357 mi 8h 27m nonstop +1.5h ahead

CAN–ADL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,357 miles in approximately 8h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–ADL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: QF 7 789 7h54 SkyTeam QF
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CZ, QF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (7 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, CAN to ADL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to ADL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
483
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.

Other ways to reach Adelaide from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Adelaide International Airport.
Metric CAN→ADL HKG→ADL
Distance from CAN 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 10
Flight time 8h 27m 8h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Adelaide International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Adelaide is 1.5 hours ahead of Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · ADL: ACST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 7.5:00 PM in Adelaide.
Distance & Flight Time
4,357 mi / 7,012 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 27m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Australia. The most common option is the Visitor visa (subclass 600), which costs AUD 190 and allows stays up to 3, 6, or 12 months. Apply online through immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Processing takes 20 to 30 days for the tourist stream, but can be longer during busy periods.

Required documents include proof of funds, travel itinerary, employment letter, and bank statements. If you have family in Australia, an invitation letter helps. Australia also offers a 10-year frequent traveler visa (subclass 600) for Chinese nationals at AUD 1,085, with each stay capped at 3 months. All applicants may need to provide biometrics at the Australian Visa Application Centre in their city. Health examinations are required for stays over 3 months.

Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

CAN–ADL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Adelaide route.
Route details
Distance4,357 mi / 7,012 km
Flight time8h 27m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: ADL
IATA / ICAOADL / YPAD
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to ADL flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Adelaide International Airport take about 8h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 4,357 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CAN to ADL: 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 Melbourne, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Singapore Changi.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ADL 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.
Adelaide is 1.5 hours ahead of Guangzhou (Huadu).
Yes, return flights from ADL to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CAN to ADL

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAN to ADL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to ADL is about 8 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,357 miles (7,012 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Melbourne, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).