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

CNS Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CNS and CAN. Nearest airports to CNS with scheduled service: Cooktown Airport (CTN, 106 mi) · Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV, 177 mi) · Coen Airport (CUQ, 278 mi)
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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
POM Port Moresby 12h 30m PX → CZ Port Moresby (POM) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
DPS Kuta, Badung 12h 45m 6EJQKL → 8BCZ Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
BNE Brisbane 13h 50m 6EACCZ → CZQF Brisbane (BNE) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
MEL Melbourne 14h 5m 6EAICX → CZQF Melbourne (MEL) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 15h 13m 6EACAI → CZQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
SIN Singapore 15h 41m AILXNH → 3U9CAQ Singapore (SIN) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
NRT Narita 15h 45m AYJLJQ → CZNH Narita (NRT) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
AKL Auckland 19h 5m NZSQVA → CZ Auckland (AKL) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
PER Perth 22h 25m JQQF → CZ Perth (PER) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
DRW Darwin 23h 45m QF → CZ Darwin (DRW) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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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.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
POM ~12h 30m DPS ~12h 45m BNE ~13h 50m MEL ~14h 5m SYD ~15h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
393
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.
Know before you go

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

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
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: CAN
Full nameGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to CAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Port Moresby Jacksons, Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai and Brisbane.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CAN 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.
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 Port Moresby Jacksons, Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.