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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CZ5256
CZ China Southern
32Q
8:55 PM
WITA
12:55 AM+1
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
8B167
8B TransNu
C09
9:05 PM
WITA
1:00 AM+1
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5255
CZ China Southern
32Q
3:40 PM
CST T2
7:50 PM
WITA
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manado to Guangzhou (Huadu)
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,698 mi 3h 55m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

MDC–CAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TransNusa and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,698 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 9 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 TransNusa 7 C09 3h55
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 32Q 4h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – CZ
C09 Cessna 402/408 – 8B
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8B (7 flights/wk, 70%)
SkyTeam: CZ (3 flights/wk, 30%)
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
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDC to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
579
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 3h 55m to 4h 0m.
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 time3h 55m to 4h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 3 return
1-stop connections9 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 3h 55m to 4h. The route covers 1,698 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TransNusa and China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from MDC to CAN. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SIN, DPS, ICN, KMG, FOC, CGK, PVG, SUB and NGB. 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 TransNusa and China Southern Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDC to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDC to CAN ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,698 miles (2,733 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via SIN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.