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

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KC188
KC Air Astana
32Q
12:11 PM
CST TT2
3:48 PM
+05
6h 37m
M T W T F S S
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CZ5001
CZ China Southern
7M8
3:25 PM
CST TT2
7:30 PM
+05
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CZ3083
CZ China Southern
7M8
3:25 PM
CST T2
7:30 PM
+05
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
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KC187
KC Air Astana
32Q
1:00 AM
+05 TT2
9:55 AM
CST
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
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TK6220
TK Turkish
77X
4:45 PM
+05
2:05 AM+1
CST
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
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TK6530
TK Turkish
77X
4:50 PM
+05
2:10 AM+1
CST
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
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TK6528
TK Turkish
77F
5:45 PM
+05
3:05 AM+1
CST
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
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TK6538
TK Turkish
77F
5:56 PM
+05 TT2
2:15 AM+1
CST
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
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TK6524
TK Turkish
77F
6:46 PM
+05
2:52 AM+1
CST
5h 6m
M T W T F S S
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CZ5002
CZ China Southern
7M8
9:00 PM
+05 TT2
6:15 AM+1
CST
6h 15m
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CZ3084
CZ China Southern
7M8
9:00 PM
+05 T2
6:15 AM+1
CST
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
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TK6516
TK Turkish
77F
10:12 PM
+05
6:12 AM+1
CST
5h
M T W T F S S
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TK6598
TK Turkish
77X
10:16 PM
+05
5:36 AM+1
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Almaty
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 2,476 mi 6h 37m nonstop -3h behind 17 1-stop hubs

CAN–ALA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Air Astana lead the route. The flight covers 2,476 miles in approximately 6h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 5 7M8 7h05 SkyTeam
KC Air Astana 4 32Q 6h37
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – KC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (5 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: KC (4 flights/wk, 44%)
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,279
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 2 1
Weekly flights 9 5
Flight time 6h 37m 6h 20m
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 37m to 7h 5m.
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 37m to 7h 5m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 19 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
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 approximately 6h 37m to 7h 5m. The route covers 2,476 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines and Air Astana.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from CAN to ALA. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DEL, PKX, VKO, HGH, XIY, HKG, CTU, PEK, SYX, IST, PVG, URC, KUL, BKK, DOH, ICN and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 China Southern Airlines and Air Astana. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAN to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to ALA ranges from 6 hours 37 minutes to 7 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,476 miles (3,985 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).