Manado to Guangzhou (Huadu) (MDC–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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GA8320
GA Garuda Indonesia
738
8:45 PM
WITA
1:00 AM+1
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5256
CZ China Southern
32Q
8:50 PM
WITA
1:05 AM+1
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8B167
8B Business Air
C09
9:05 PM
WITA
1:05 AM+1
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
GA8330
GA Garuda Indonesia
738
2:00 AM
CST TT2
6:20 AM
WITA
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5255
CZ China Southern
32Q
3:40 PM
CST TT2
7:50 PM
WITA
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manado to Guangzhou (Huadu)
4 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,698 mi 4h nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

MDC–CAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Business Air, China Southern Airlines and Garuda Indonesia lead the route. The flight covers 1,698 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDC–CAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8B Business Air 7 C09 4h
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 32Q 4h15 SkyTeam
GA Garuda Indonesia 2 738 4h15 SkyTeam
JT Lion Air 0
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – GA
C09 Cessna 402/408 – 8B
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8B + JT (7 flights/wk, 58%)
SkyTeam: CZ + GA (5 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDC to CAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDC to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
348
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
0h
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 0 hours the same as Manado.
MDC: WITA · CAN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Manado, it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Distance & Flight Time
1,698 mi / 2,733 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m to 4h 15m.
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.

MDC–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manado to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Distance1,698 mi / 2,733 km
Flight time4h to 4h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights12 out / 5 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: MDC
IATA / ICAOMDC / WAMM
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation264 ft / 80 m
Destination: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDC to CAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport take approximately 4h to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,698 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Business Air, China Southern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MDC to CAN. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZX, FOC, NGB, PVG, KMG, DPS, SIN, ICN, CGK and SUB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CAN to MDC 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 MDC to CAN

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from Business Air, China Southern Airlines, Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDC to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDC to CAN ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,698 miles (2,733 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.