Guangzhou (Huadu) to London, Essex (CAN–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAN–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,860 miles in approximately 12h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 77F | 12h20-12h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAN: CST · STN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 11:00 AM in London, Essex.
Chinese passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK. Apply online through gov.uk and book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global centre in China. The 6-month visa costs GBP 115. Longer options: 2-year visa is GBP 400, 5-year is GBP 771, 10-year is GBP 963. Processing takes 3 weeks as standard. Priority service (5 business days) costs an extra GBP 500. Super Priority (next business day) costs GBP 1,000 where available.
You will need a completed online form, passport valid for the duration of your stay, financial documents (6 months of bank statements), proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and evidence of ties to China. Employment letters and payslips are expected for employed applicants. Unlike Schengen, the UK does not require travel insurance as part of the application.
The UK is not part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa does not allow entry to the UK and vice versa. You need separate applications if visiting both.
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–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAN to STN
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CAN to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAN to STN is about 12 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,860 miles (9,431 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, İstanbul and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.