Guangzhou (Huadu) to Xianyang (Weicheng) (CAN–XIY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAN–XIY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U, EK | 63 | 32Q, 738, 789, 919 | 2h35-2h49 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, EK |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 41 | 319, 321, 32N, 332, 919 | 2h19-2h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 21 | 320, 738 | 2h03-4h15 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 738, 73H | 2h40-2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Xianyang (Weicheng) from Guangzhou (Huadu)
| Metric | CAN→XIY | SZX→XIY | HKG→XIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAN | – | 61 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 244 | 290 | 19 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 15m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
CAN: CST · XIY: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng).
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.
Metro Line 14 from T5 to Xi'an North (high-speed rail) takes 30–35 minutes (¥6). From Xi'an North, HSR connects to Beijing (4.5–6h), Chengdu (3.5–4h), and other cities. City centre metro connections require a transfer at Xi'an North or Xi'an station. Airport buses to Bell Tower/city centre cost ¥30 and take 50–70 minutes.Taxis from XIY are metered; the city centre costs ¥80–120. DiDi ride-hail is the standard option and often slightly cheaper. T3 (older terminal) and T5 (newer, international) are separate buildings; confirm your terminal to avoid arriving at the wrong one. T5 is the dominant terminal for most flights.
Semi-arid continental climate in the Wei River valley. Winters are cold (−5 to 5°C, November–February) with frequent fog in the valley. Xi'an is prone to persistent winter fog that reduces visibility for days at a time, causing delays and diversions. Dust and haze are common in spring (March–May) as sandstorms from the northwest reduce air quality and visibility.
Summers are hot (30–38°C, June–August) with occasional thunderstorms. Autumn (September–October) is the clearest season with moderate temperatures (10–22°C). Air pollution combined with weather inversions creates the worst visibility conditions in winter. Winter connections should account for this.
CAN–XIY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Guangzhou to Xi'an: Pearl River Delta to China's Northwest
CAN-XIY is the reverse direction of the Guangzhou-Xi'an corridor, with comparable frequency: around 160 to 170 weekly departures across China Southern, 9 Air Co, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines. China Southern dominates from its Guangzhou hub. Flight time is 2 hours 50 minutes over 1,311 km. The route carries a mix of business traffic between Guangzhou's manufacturing and trade economy and Xi'an's technology, aerospace, and historical tourism sectors. Departures run across the full day. The COMAC C919 has entered service on this corridor across several carriers in 2024 and 2025.
Guangzhou Baiyun and Xi'an Connection Notes
Guangzhou Baiyun is one of China's three major hub airports alongside Beijing and Shanghai Pudong, handling over 60 million passengers annually. China Southern's network from CAN covers Southeast Asia, Oceania, and domestic China extensively, making CAN a useful connection point for travelers from Xi'an heading further afield. Xi'an Xianyang Airport Terminal 3 is the primary domestic facility, connected to central Xi'an via subway Line 14 in about 45 minutes. The airport serves tourist traffic to the Terracotta Warriors site alongside industrial and technology sector business travel. Rail competes on this sector but takes 7 to 8 hours, making the flight the default for most travelers.