Guangzhou (Huadu) to Palu (CAN–PLW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
GA8350
GA Garuda Indonesia
738
2:20 AM
CST TT3
6:50 AM
WITA
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8135
CZ China Southern
32N
8:15 PM
CST TT2
12:45 AM+1
WITA
4h 30m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8136
CZ China Southern
32N
1:45 AM
WITA
6:20 AM
CST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 2 hubs
CGK Jakarta 10h 48m 8B9CCZ IDIU Jakarta (CGK) to Palu flights
SUB Surabaya 16h 25m CZ JT Surabaya (SUB) to Palu flights
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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Palu
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,737 mi 4h 30m nonstop

CAN–PLW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Garuda Indonesia and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,737 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–PLW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GA Garuda Indonesia 2 738 4h30 SkyTeam
CZ China Southern Airlines 1 32N 4h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – GA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + GA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
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 PLW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to PLW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
64
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Palu is 0 hours the same as Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · PLW: WITA

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Palu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,737 mi / 2,796 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders can obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Indonesia for stays up to 30 days. The fee is IDR 500,000, payable at the port of entry or pre-arranged online as an e-VOA. One 30-day extension is available at a local immigration office for the same fee. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.

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–PLW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Palu route.
Route details
Distance1,737 mi / 2,796 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: PLW
IATA / ICAOPLW / WAFF
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation284 ft / 87 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to PLW flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport take about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,737 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CAN to PLW: Garuda Indonesia and China Southern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Soekarno-Hatta and Juanda.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PLW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from PLW to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PLW

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) are connected by nonstop service from Garuda Indonesia and China Southern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAN to PLW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to PLW is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,737 miles (2,796 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Soekarno-Hatta and Juanda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.