GuangzhouSydneyFlight TimeCAN–SYD
Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) to Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport).
The flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Sydney (SYD) takes 8h 45m on average, covering about 4,993 miles. Across 4 flights we tracked, the fastest was 8h 36m and the slowest 8h 53m, with China Southern flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8h 45m | 4,993 mi | 8h 36m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for CAN to SYD
Our current provider sample includes 2-3/day from CAN to SYD across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2.
- First departure
- 00:55
- Last departure
- 20:50
- Cadence
- 3 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 3
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Southern | 2-3/day | Airbus A350, Airbus A330, Boeing 787 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 00:55 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SYD to CAN flight time (9 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 4 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-07 and 2026-06-15, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from CAN to SYD?
The CAN to SYD flight takes 8h 45m on average based on 4 tracked flights.
How far is CAN from SYD?
CAN to SYD is about 4,993 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from CAN to SYD?
China Southern flies the CAN to SYD route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from CAN to SYD?
Aircraft observed on CAN to SYD include Airbus A350-900.