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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
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
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CHI Seoul (ICN) CAN
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air
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CHI Istanbul (IST) CAN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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.





