Guangzhou (Huadu) to Almaty (CAN–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CZ788cs
CZ China Southern
32Q
6:50 AM
CST T2
10:25 AM
+05
6h 35m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC188+1
KC Air Astana
32Q
7:35 AM
CST T2
10:27 AM
+05
5h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC1083cs
KC Air Astana
737
4:10 PM
CST T2
7:45 PM
+05
6h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3083+1
CZ China Southern
7M8
4:15 PM
CST TT2
7:45 PM
+05
6h 30m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6582
TK Turkish
77X
5:00 PM
+05 TT2
2:05 AM+1
CST
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6570
TK Turkish
77X
5:05 PM
+05 TT2
2:10 AM+1
CST
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6578
TK Turkish
77X
5:25 PM
+05 TT2
2:30 AM+1
CST
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC187
KC Air Astana
32Q
8:40 PM
+05 T2
5:35 AM+1
CST
5h 55m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3084+1
CZ China Southern
7M8
9:15 PM
+05 TT2
6:25 AM+1
CST
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC1084cs
KC Air Astana
737
9:15 PM
+05 T2
6:25 AM+1
CST
6h 10m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK6574
TK Turkish
77X
9:17 PM
+05 TT2
5:42 AM+1
CST
5h 25m
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
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 11m 3UAQCA CZ Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Almaty flights
URC Ürümqi 8h 39m 3UAQCA CZKC Ürümqi (URC) to Almaty flights
HGH Hangzhou 9h 7m 3UAQCA GJ Hangzhou (HGH) to Almaty flights
DEL New Delhi 9h 45m 6E AICXKC New Delhi (DEL) to Almaty flights
SYX Sanya (Tianya) 10h 3UAQCZ DV Sanya (Tianya) (SYX) to Almaty flights
PEK Beijing 10h 5m CAHULH CACZKC Beijing (PEK) to Almaty flights
PKX Beijing 10h 10m 3UAQCZ CZ Beijing (PKX) to Almaty flights
TAS Tashkent 10h 16m CZHY HYKC Tashkent (TAS) to Almaty flights
NQZ Astana 10h 20m CZKC DVKCLH Astana (NQZ) to Almaty flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 10h 26m 3UAFAQ CZKCMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Almaty flights
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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Almaty
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,476 mi 6h 33m nonstop -3h behind

CAN–ALA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Astana, China Southern Airlines and Turkish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,476 miles in approximately 6h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KC Air Astana 9 32Q, 737 5h52-6h35
CZ China Southern Airlines 8 32Q, 7M8 6h30-6h35 SkyTeam
TK Turkish Airlines 1 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – CZ, KC
737 Boeing 737-700 – KC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KC (9 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: CZ (8 flights/wk, 44%)
Star Alliance: TK (1 flights/wk, 6%)
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 ALA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,622
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 Almaty from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Almaty International Airport.
Metric CAN→ALA HKG→ALA
Distance from CAN 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3
Weekly flights 17 1
Flight time 6h 33m 7h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Almaty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Almaty is 3 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 3:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
2,476 mi / 3,985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 33m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays exceeding 30 days, registration with migration authorities or a visa is required.

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–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance2,476 mi / 3,985 km
Flight time6h 33m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Almaty International Airport take about 6h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 2,476 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from CAN to ALA: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines and Turkish 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 Xi'an Xianyang, Ürümqi Tianshan and Hangzhou Xiaoshan.
Almaty is 3 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
Yes, return flights from ALA 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 ALA

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana, China Southern Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CAN to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to ALA is about 6 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,476 miles (3,985 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Ürümqi Tianshan and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).