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

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9C8933
9C Spring
320
6:49 AM
CST TT3
8:30 AM
+07
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3033
CZ China Southern
32N
3:40 PM
CST T2
5:50 PM
+07
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3034
CZ China Southern
32N
6:50 PM
+07
10:25 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C8934
9C Spring
320
9:15 PM
+07
1:00 AM+1
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Chiang Mai
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 977 mi 2h 41m nonstop -1h behind 14 1-stop hubs

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 41m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 2h41
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 32N 3h10 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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to CNX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
992
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 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 41m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Chiang Mai International Airport.

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 41m to 3h 10m.
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.

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–CNX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Chiang Mai route.
Route details
Distance977 mi / 1,573 km
Flight time2h 41m to 3h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: CNX
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to CNX flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport take approximately 2h 41m to 3h 10m. The route covers 977 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines and China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CAN to CNX. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MNL, HKG, XIY, DMK, PEK, HAN, KMG, BKK, KUL, HKT, ICN, PVG, RGN and TPE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 2 hours 41 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. 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

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MNL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).