Guangzhou (Huadu) to Brisbane (CAN–BNE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CAN–BNE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,400 miles in approximately 9h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 10 | 333 | 9h18-9h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Brisbane from Guangzhou (Huadu)
| Metric | CAN→BNE | HKG→BNE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAN | – | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 32 |
| Flight time | 9h 19m | 8h 35m |
Travel Essentials
CAN: CST · BNE: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 8:00 PM in Brisbane.
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.
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.
Follow signs from arrivals to the Airtrain platform. Trains to Brisbane CBD take 20 minutes, stopping at Eagle Junction, Fortitude Valley, Central, Roma Street, and South Brisbane (AUD 22.30 walk-up, or AUD 10.95-18.96 pre-booked). Services depart every 15 minutes during peak hours and run until 22:04. The last train is the last train; after that you need a taxi or ride-hail.
Uber and Didi pickup is at the designated rideshare zone on the ground transport level (AUD 25-45 to the CBD, plus AUD 4.86 airport surcharge). Standard taxis queue at the rank and cost AUD 55-80 to central Brisbane. Car rental desks are in the arrivals hall. The Gateway Motorway connects to the Gold Coast (75 minutes south) and Sunshine Coast (90 minutes north) if you are heading past the city.
Brisbane is subtropical with warm, humid summers and dry, mild winters. Summer (December-February) averages 21-30 degrees C with afternoon thunderstorms that build fast and dump heavy rain. February is the wettest month at 150mm. Heatwaves can push past 40 degrees C but are uncommon. Winter (June-August) is dry and pleasant at 10-21 degrees C with cool mornings and warm afternoons. Frost is almost unheard of.
Autumn (March-May) tapers off the humidity with daytime highs of 18-25 degrees C and clear skies. Spring (September-November) warms steadily with occasional dry, windy stretches early on. Annual rainfall is about 1150mm, concentrated in the summer wet season. Pack light layers for winter evenings and breathable clothing for summer. An umbrella earns its keep from November through March.
CAN–BNE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAN to BNE
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CAN to BNE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAN to BNE is about 9 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,400 miles (7,081 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ninoy Aquino, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).