Guangzhou (Huadu) to Anchorage (CAN–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ471
CZ China Southern
77F
12:55 AM
CST
5:30 PM
AKDT
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3163
CA Air China
77F
2:00 AM
CST
6:40 PM
AKDT
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3173
CA Air China
77F
2:05 AM
CST
6:45 PM
AKDT
9h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ473
CZ China Southern
77F
2:10 AM
CST
6:50 PM
AKDT
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3179
CA Air China
77F
2:15 AM
CST
6:55 PM
AKDT
9h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2567
CZ China Southern
77F
4:30 AM
CST
9:25 PM
AKDT
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2545
CZ China Southern
77F
4:30 AM
CST
9:25 PM
AKDT
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2543
CZ China Southern
77F
4:35 AM
CST
9:30 PM
AKDT
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2535
CZ China Southern
77F
5:55 AM
CST
10:45 PM
AKDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2539
CZ China Southern
77F
7:05 AM
CST
11:55 PM
AKDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2537
CZ China Southern
77F
7:45 AM
CST
12:35 AM
AKDT
8h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Anchorage
3 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 5,028 mi 8h 35m nonstop -16h behind 22 1-stop hubs

CAN–ANC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Air China and CSG lead the route. The flight covers 5,028 miles in approximately 8h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–ANC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 17 77F 8h35-8h55 SkyTeam
CA Air China 4 77F 8h40-9h40 Star Alliance
CSG CSG 2
Aircraft on this route
77F Boeing 777F – CA, CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (17 flights/wk, 74%)
Star Alliance: CA (4 flights/wk, 17%)
Unaffiliated: CSG (2 flights/wk, 9%)
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 ANC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,263
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CAN → ANC
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
ANC → CAN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays →

Other ways to reach Anchorage from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Metric CAN→ANC SZX→ANC HKG→ANC
Distance from CAN 61 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5 7
Weekly flights 23 11 78
Flight time 8h 35m 8h 15m 6h 37m
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-16h
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 2:00 AM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
5,028 mi / 8,092 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 35m to 9h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

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–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance5,028 mi / 8,092 km
Flight time8h 35m to 9h 40m
Time difference-16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights23 out
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 8h 35m to 9h 40m. The route covers 5,028 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, CSG and China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from CAN to ANC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NGB, NRT, HGH, TNA, HND, HAN, URC, BKK, YVR, HKG, XMN, CGO, SHE, ICN, NKG, PVG, CKG, CTU, TPE, LAX, YYZ and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
Nearby alternatives include SZX and 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAN to ANC

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, CSG and China Southern Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CAN to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to ANC ranges from 8 hours 35 minutes to 9 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,028 miles (8,092 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via NGB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Hong Kong (HKG).