Sydney (Mascot) to Guangzhou (Huadu) (SYD–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SYD–CAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,679 miles in approximately 9h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 21 | 333, 350, 359 | 9h50-10h11 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 4:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
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.
SYD–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to CAN
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SYD to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to CAN ranges from 9 hours 50 minutes to 10 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,679 miles (7,529 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via POM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.