Malé to Guangzhou (Huadu) (MLE–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MLE and CAN. Nearest airports to MLE with scheduled service: Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM, 69 mi) · Maafaru International Airport (NMF, 112 mi) · Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO, 161 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
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 9h 40m 3U 3UAQCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
CMB Colombo 10h 5m AICZEK UL Colombo (CMB) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
KUL Sepang 10h 5m AKMHOD 9CAKAQ Sepang (KUL) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
SIN Singapore 10h 8m GASQ 3U9CAQ Singapore (SIN) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
DMK Bangkok 10h 13m FD FDSL Bangkok (DMK) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
KMG Kunming 10h 15m MU 3U8LAQ Kunming (KMG) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 45m MU 3UAFAQ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
DEL New Delhi 12h 15m AISQ 6E New Delhi (DEL) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
PEK Beijing 12h 30m Q2 CAHUSC Beijing (PEK) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
DOH Doha 13h 58m AYB6QR AYBACZ Doha (DOH) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Malé to Guangzhou (Huadu)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MLE and CAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,261
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
+3h
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
MLE: +05 · CAN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 9:00 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.

MLE–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to CAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chengdu Tianfu, Bandaranaike International Colombo and Kuala Lumpur.
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 3 hours ahead of Malé.
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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 Chengdu Tianfu, Bandaranaike International Colombo and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.