Guangzhou to Beijing flights
Direct and connecting flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Guangzhou to Beijing take?
Flight time from Guangzhou (CAN) to Beijing (PEK) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Guangzhou to Beijing?
Airline availability for CAN to PEK changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Beijing?
Direct (nonstop) availability on CAN to PEK varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Hainan Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Air China5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- China Southern Airlines5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Hainan Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| Air China | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| China Southern Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning CAN → PEK
CAN to PEK is a medium-haul route of 1,881 km (1,169 mi). See the return PEK → CAN route.
Alternative airports near Guangzhou: Foshan (FUO) — 42 km, Shenzhen (SZX) — 99 km.
Alternative airports near Beijing: Beijing (NAY) — 37 km, Beijing (PKX) — 65 km.