Guangzhou (Huadu) to Bangkok (CAN–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAN–BKK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,060 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 63 | 32N, 32Q, 789, 7M8 | 2h54-3h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 11 | 320, 788 | 2h25-3h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 9 | 320 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| TG Thai Airways Also: PG, ZH | 7 | 333 | 3h56 | – | Star Alliance | PG, ZH |
| KQ Kenya Airways | 4 | 788 | 2h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Guangzhou (Huadu)
| Metric | CAN→BKK | SZX→BKK | HKG→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAN | – | 61 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 18 |
| Weekly flights | 124 | 66 | 340 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 15m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
CAN: CST · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.
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.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
CAN–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAN to BKK
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai Airways and Kenya Airways. With 124 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAN to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAN to BKK is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,060 miles (1,706 km). There are approximately 124 weekly flights outbound and 121 return, totaling 245 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Nanning Wuxu and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX), Hong Kong (HKG) and Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM).