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Connecting route · China → United States

Flights from Guangzhou to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Chicago. 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
CANCHIHND

Guangzhou to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey18h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou to Chicago

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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CAN Tokyo (HND) CHI
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, China Southern Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 45m
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CAN Taipei (TPE) CHI
Leg 1: China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: EVA Air
One airline, one ticket ~18h 31m
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CAN Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~18h 09m
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CAN Hong Kong (HKG) CHI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~18h 19m
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CAN Belgrade (BEG) CHI
Leg 1: Air Serbia, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Serbia
One airline, one ticket ~23h 04m
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CAN Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: 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
-14hChicago vs Guangzhou
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
CAN → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Guangzhou to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Chicago?
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 Guangzhou to Chicago?
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 Guangzhou and Chicago?
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 Guangzhou and Chicago?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Guangzhou.

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