Guangzhou (Huadu) to Chiang Mai (CAN–CNX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9C8933
9C Spring
320
5:55 AM
CST TT3
7:45 AM
+07
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CZ3033
CZ China Southern
32N
4:00 PM
CST TT2
5:50 PM
+07
2h 50m
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CZ3034+1
CZ China Southern
32N
6:50 PM
+07
10:35 PM
CST
2h 45m
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9C8934
9C Spring
320
9:20 PM
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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
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 5h 4m CZMFVJ → FD Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Chiang Mai flights
BKK Bangkok 5h 5m 9CAQCZ → ACAFAY Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Mai flights
KMG Kunming 5h 20m 3U8LAQ → MU Kunming (KMG) to Chiang Mai flights
DMK Bangkok 5h 23m FDSL → FDSL Bangkok (DMK) to Chiang Mai flights
HKG Hong Kong 5h 43m CX → CXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Chiang Mai flights
RGN Yangon 5h 43m 8MCZ → 8M Yangon (RGN) to Chiang Mai flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 35m 3UAQCA → EU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Chiang Mai flights
TPE Taoyuan 6h 48m BRCICZ → BRCIFD Taoyuan (TPE) to Chiang Mai flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 20m 3UAQCA → 9C Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Chiang Mai flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 45m 3UAQCA → 9CMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Chiang Mai flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Guangzhou (Huadu) to Chiang Mai
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 977 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind

CAN–CNX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 977 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–CNX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 2h50 – – –
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 32N 2h50 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAN to CNX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
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
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to CNX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
HAN ~5h 4m BKK ~5h 5m KMG ~5h 20m DMK ~5h 23m HKG ~5h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,329
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chiang Mai from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Metric CAN→CNX HKG→CNX
Distance from CAN – 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 14 28
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 49m
Hong Kong (HKG) to Chiang Mai flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · CNX: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 5:00 PM in Chiang Mai.
Distance & Flight Time
977 mi / 1,573 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources 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.

Facts

CAN–CNX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Chiang Mai route.
Route details
Distance977 mi / 1,573 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAN
Full nameGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: CNX
Full nameChiang Mai International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to CNX flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 977 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CAN to CNX: Spring Airlines and China Southern 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 Noi Bai, Suvarnabhumi and Kunming Changshui.
Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
Yes, return flights from CNX 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 CNX

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CAN to CNX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to CNX is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 977 miles (1,573 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Suvarnabhumi and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).