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Connecting route · United States → China

Flights from Chicago to Guangzhou

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Guangzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Tokyo or Taipei, about 18h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 09m
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Chicago to Guangzhou at a glance

Fastest journey18h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Chicago 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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CHI Tokyo (HND) CAN
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 45m
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CHI Taipei (TPE) CAN
Leg 1: EVA Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, EVA Air
One airline, one ticket ~18h 31m
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3
CHI Seoul (ICN) CAN
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~18h 09m
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CHI Hong Kong (HKG) CAN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~18h 19m
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CHI Belgrade (BEG) CAN
Leg 1: Air Serbia · Leg 2: Air Serbia, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 04m
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CHI Istanbul (IST) CAN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 22m
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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
12,474 km7,746 miles
Journey time
18h 09mestimate
Time difference
+14hGuangzhou vs Chicago
Currency in Guangzhou
CNY
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → CAN

Flights from Chicago to Guangzhou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Guangzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul. 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 Chicago to Guangzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,474 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Guangzhou?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Taipei (TPE), Seoul (ICN) and Hong Kong (HKG). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Guangzhou?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

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