How long does the flight from Guangzhou to Beijing take?

Flight time from Guangzhou (CAN) to Beijing (PKX) 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. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Guangzhou to Beijing?

Airline availability for CAN to PKX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Beijing?

Direct (nonstop) availability on CAN to PKX 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. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Beijing?

Prices on CAN to PKX shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Guangzhou to Beijing flights

Direct and connecting flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Beijing (PKX). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,815 km (1,128 mi)
Flight time: ~2h 28m
Airlines: 3
Aircraft types: 10

Airlines flying CAN → PKX

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
China Southern Airlines	4	4
China Eastern Airlines	4	4
Air China	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A330 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 787 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

City: Guangzhou
Country: CN
IATA / ICAO: CAN / ZGGG

Arrival: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

City: Beijing
Country: CN
IATA / ICAO: PKX / ZBAD

Operating airlines

9 Air (AQ)
Air China (CA)
China Southern Airlines (CZ)
Beijing Capital Airlines (JD)
China United Airlines (KN)
Xiamen Airlines (MF)
China Eastern Airlines (MU)

Distance: 1811 km. Duration: 185 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly CAN to PKX?

3 airlines operate the CAN to PKX route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the CAN-PKX route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on CAN to PKX include: Airbus A330, Airbus A321, Airbus A320.

How long is the Guangzhou to Beijing flight?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou (CAN) to Beijing (PKX) is approximately 2h 28m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Guangzhou to Beijing?

The great-circle distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Beijing (PKX) is approximately 1,815 km (1,128 miles).

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