Dubai to Guangzhou (Huadu) (DXB–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
3U7114
3U Sichuan
789
1:55 AM
+04 T1
12:50 PM
CST
6h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ384
CZ China Southern
333
2:04 AM
+04 T1
12:49 PM
CST
6h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK362
EK Emirates
77W
10:50 AM
+04 T3
9:45 PM
CST
6h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8058
CZ China Southern
333
8:20 PM
+04 T1
7:35 AM+1
CST
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK363
EK Emirates
77W
12:15 AM
CST T3
5:00 AM
+04
8h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8057
CZ China Southern
333
12:45 PM
CST T2
6:20 PM
+04
9h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ383
CZ China Southern
333
7:06 PM
CST T2
10:47 PM
+04
7h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dubai to Guangzhou (Huadu)
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 3,621 mi 6h 45m nonstop +4h ahead 67 1-stop hubs

DXB–CAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 3,621 miles in approximately 6h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–CAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 14 333 6h45-7h15 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 789 6h55
EK Emirates 7 77W 6h55
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – CZ
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + EK (14 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: CZ (14 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to CAN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,204
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.

Other ways to reach Guangzhou (Huadu) from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
Metric DXB→CAN DWC→CAN
Distance from DXB 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 28 4
Flight time 6h 45m 6h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.
DXB: +04 · CAN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 10:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Distance & Flight Time
3,621 mi / 5,827 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 45m to 7h 15m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days as of late 2024 under a unilateral visa exemption. This applies to ordinary passport holders entering for tourism, business, transit, or family visits. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. For longer stays or other purposes, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Chinese embassy or consulate.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

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.

DXB–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Distance3,621 mi / 5,827 km
Flight time6h 45m to 7h 15m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to CAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport take approximately 6h 45m to 7h 15m. The route covers 3,621 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Emirates.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from DXB to CAN. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HAN, KMG, DWC, CKG, HKT, IKA, DOH, URC, HKG, WUH, TAO, BAH, XIY, HGH, DAC, MNL, HAK, RGN, RUH, PVG, JED, BGW, KTM, DPS, BKK, TAS, KUL, SGN, PEN, CMB, LHE, PER, CAI, DEL, SIN, BEG, HND, CCU, FRA, LHR, ADD, TPE, ALA, PEK, NRT, ICN, IST, NBO, CGK, AMS, MEL, BUD, MAD, SVO, BNE, CDG, SYD, ADL, KIX, ALG, STN, LAX, AKL, ORD, JFK, SFO and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from CAN to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DWC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DXB to CAN

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Emirates. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to CAN ranges from 6 hours 45 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,621 miles (5,827 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via HAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC).