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Flights from Edinburgh to Guangzhou

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Guangzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Istanbul, about 14h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 46m
EDICANPEK

Edinburgh to Guangzhou at a glance

Fastest journey14h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Edinburgh to Guangzhou

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

1
EDI Beijing (PEK) CAN
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 46m
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EDI Istanbul (IST) CAN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 55m
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3
EDI Dubai (DXB) CAN
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~17h 00m
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4
EDI Doha (DOH) CAN
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 11m
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EDI Amsterdam (AMS) CAN
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 46m
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EDI Paris (CDG) CAN
Leg 1: Air France, easyJet · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 24m
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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
9,394 km5,834 miles
Journey time
14h 46mestimate
Time difference
+8hGuangzhou vs Edinburgh
Currency in Guangzhou
CNY
Airports
EDI → CAN

Flights from Edinburgh to Guangzhou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Guangzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Istanbul and Dubai. 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 Edinburgh to Guangzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,394 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and Guangzhou?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PEK), Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Hainan Airlines flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and Guangzhou?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh.

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