SydneyGuangzhouFlight TimeSYD–CAN
Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport) to Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport).
The flight from Sydney (SYD) to Guangzhou (CAN) takes 9h 13m on average, covering about 4,959 miles. Across 9 flights we tracked, the fastest was 8h 57m and the slowest 9h 50m, with China Southern flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9h 13m | 4,959 mi | 8h 57m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SYD to CAN
Our current provider sample includes 2-3/day from SYD to CAN across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1.
- First departure
- 10:05
- Last departure
- 21:45
- Cadence
- 3 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 3
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Southern | 2-3/day | Airbus A350, Airbus A330 · Terminal 1 | 10:0514:10 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
CAN to SYD flight time (4 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 9 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-07 and 2026-06-18, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SYD to CAN?
The SYD to CAN flight takes 9h 13m on average based on 9 tracked flights.
How far is SYD from CAN?
SYD to CAN is about 4,959 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SYD to CAN?
China Southern flies the SYD to CAN route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SYD to CAN?
Aircraft observed on SYD to CAN include Airbus A350-900.