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Flights from Guangzhou to Sharm el Sheikh
There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Sharm el Sheikh. The easiest way is one stop via Tashkent or Riyadh, about 12h 31m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 15m
Guangzhou to Sharm el Sheikh at a glance
Fastest journey12h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tashkent or Riyadh
Best ways to fly from Guangzhou to Sharm el Sheikh
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
CAN Tashkent (TAS) SSH
Leg 1: Centrum Air, China Southern Airlines, Qanot Sharq · Leg 2: Air Cairo, Nile Air, Uzbekistan Airways
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CAN Riyadh (RUH) SSH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: Air Cairo, flyadeal, Flynas
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CAN Istanbul (IST) SSH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: 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
- 7,791 km4,838 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 15mestimate
- Time difference
- -6hSharm el Sheikh vs Guangzhou
- Currency in Sharm el Sheikh
- EGP
- Airports
- CAN → SSH
Flights from Guangzhou to Sharm el Sheikh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Sharm el Sheikh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tashkent, Riyadh and Kuwait City. 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 Sharm el Sheikh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,791 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Sharm el Sheikh?
The best connecting points are Tashkent (TAS), Riyadh (RUH), Kuwait City (KWI) and Istanbul (IST). Centrum Air flies both legs via Tashkent, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Sharm el Sheikh?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Sharm el Sheikh: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Sharm el Sheikh?
Sharm el Sheikh is 6 hours behind Guangzhou.





