Darwin to Guangzhou (Huadu) (DRW–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ8362
CZ China Southern
7M8
7:30 AM
ACST
12:25 PM
CST
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8361
CZ China Southern
7M8
10:25 PM
CST TT2
6:20 AM+1
ACST
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Darwin to Guangzhou (Huadu)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,745 mi 6h 25m nonstop -1.5h behind 7 1-stop hubs

DRW–CAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,745 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DRW–CAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 7M8 6h25 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (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, DRW to CAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DRW to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
286
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
-1.5h
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 1.5 hours behind Darwin.
DRW: ACST · CAN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Darwin, it's 4.5:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Distance & Flight Time
2,745 mi / 4,417 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 25m.
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.

DRW–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Darwin to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Distance2,745 mi / 4,417 km
Flight time6h 25m
Time difference-1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: DRW
IATA / ICAODRW / YPDN
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
Destination: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRW to CAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport take approximately 6h 25m. The route covers 2,745 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from DRW to CAN. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PER, SIN, KUL, BNE, SYD, MEL and ADL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 1.5 hours behind Darwin.
Yes, return flights from CAN to DRW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DRW to CAN

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DRW to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DRW to CAN ranges from 6 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,745 miles (4,417 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via PER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.