Beijing to Guangzhou (Huadu) (PEK–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PEK–CAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,169 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 105 | 321, 330, 359, 738, 773, 789 | 2h39-3h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 98 | 321, 333, 359, 738, 773, 789 | 3h15-3h45 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 56 | 32N, 333, 73H | 3h20-3h35 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Guangzhou (Huadu) from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→CAN | PKX→CAN | TSN→CAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 11 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 266 | 294 | 170 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 2h 50m | 2h 37m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
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).
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.
PEK–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Beijing to Guangzhou: China's North-South Trunk Route
PEK-CAN is one of the busiest domestic air corridors in China, connecting the political capital to the commercial hub of the Pearl River Delta. Combined daily frequency exceeds 20 nonstop departures across Air China, China Southern, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines. The 1,888 km sector runs 3 hours 10 to 25 minutes. Air China uses a mix of widebody A330 and 787 equipment alongside A321neo narrowbodies. China Southern deploys similar equipment from its CAN hub. The route competes directly with the Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway, which covers the distance in 8 hours and has captured a significant share of leisure and price-sensitive travelers.
Dual-Airport Dynamics and Hub Networks
Beijing now operates two major airports. Air China remains at PEK (Capital), while China Southern shifted its Beijing base to PKX (Daxing). Passengers choosing between PEK-CAN and PKX-CAN should match their carrier preference and onward connections. China Southern's hub at CAN connects to Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa. Air China's PEK hub connects to North America, Europe, and Northeast Asia. Guangzhou Baiyun's Terminal 2 expansion in 2018 increased capacity and improved the transfer experience for international connections. The city's role as a manufacturing and trade center generates steady business demand on this route year-round.