Cairns to Guangzhou (Huadu) (CNS–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
DPS Kuta, Badung 12h 55m JQKL 8BCZ Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
BNE Brisbane 13h 35m 6EACCX CZQF Brisbane (BNE) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 13h 53m 6EACAI CZQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
MEL Melbourne 15h 34m 6EAICX CZQF Melbourne (MEL) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
NRT Narita 15h 38m AYJLJQ CZNH Narita (NRT) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
SIN Singapore 15h 50m AILXNH 3U9CCZ Singapore (SIN) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
AKL Auckland 19h 5m CANZSQ CZ Auckland (AKL) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
DRW Darwin 23h 45m QF CZ Darwin (DRW) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
KIX Osaka 32h 40m AYJLJQ AQCZJL Osaka (KIX) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
ADL Adelaide 33h 55m 6EEKJQ CZ Adelaide (ADL) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
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Cairns to Guangzhou (Huadu)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CNS and CAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
382
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
-2h
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 2 hours behind Cairns.
CNS: AEST · CAN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 4:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Getting from CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).

Guangzhou (Huadu) Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.

Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.

CNS–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CNS
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to CAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Brisbane and Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 2 hours behind Cairns.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Brisbane and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.