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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → China

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Dhaka or Kolkata, about 9h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 56m
AUHCANDAC

Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou at a glance

Fastest journey9h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dhaka or Kolkata

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Dhaka (DAC) CAN
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines · Leg 2: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, China Southern Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 56m
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AUH Kolkata (CCU) CAN
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~9h 59m
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AUH Haikou (HAK) CAN
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 16m
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AUH Manama (BAH) CAN
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~10h 54m
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AUH Doha (DOH) CAN
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 39m
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AUH Almaty (ALA) CAN
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Astana · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 09m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,946 km3,692 miles
Journey time
9h 56mestimate
Time difference
+4hGuangzhou vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Guangzhou
CNY
Airports
AUH → CAN

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dhaka, Kolkata and Haikou. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Guangzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,946 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou?
The best connecting points are Dhaka (DAC), Kolkata (CCU), Haikou (HAK) and Manama (BAH). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Dhaka, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

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