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Flights from Guangzhou to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Abu Dhabi. 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
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Guangzhou to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dhaka or Kolkata

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou to Abu Dhabi

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

1
CAN Dhaka (DAC) AUH
Leg 1: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, China Southern Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 56m
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CAN Kolkata (CCU) AUH
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~9h 59m
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CAN Haikou (HAK) AUH
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 16m
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CAN Manama (BAH) AUH
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~10h 54m
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CAN Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 39m
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CAN Almaty (ALA) AUH
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Astana
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
-4hAbu Dhabi vs Guangzhou
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
CAN → AUH

Flights from Guangzhou to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Abu Dhabi?
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 Guangzhou to Abu Dhabi?
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 Guangzhou and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Dhaka (DAC), Kolkata (CCU), Haikou (HAK) and Manama (BAH). Biman Bangladesh Airlines flies both legs via Dhaka, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Abu Dhabi?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours behind Guangzhou.

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