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| Departure | Bearing to Guangzhou | Distance | Flight Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney (SYD) | 315° (NW) | 4,600 mi / 7,400 km | ~9.5 hrs nonstop |
| Melbourne (MEL) | 310° (NW) | 4,750 mi / 7,650 km | ~10 hrs nonstop |
| Brisbane (BNE) | 320° (NW) | 4,150 mi / 6,680 km | ~8.5 hrs nonstop |
| Perth (PER) | 340° (NNW) | 3,750 mi / 6,030 km | ~7.5 hrs nonstop |
| Darwin (DRW) | 355° (N) | 2,400 mi / 3,860 km | ~5 hrs nonstop |
Earth is a sphere. Great-circle routes (shortest paths) curve toward the pole. From Sydney, you initially track northwest, but the route bends northward, passing near Manila and Taiwan before descending into Guangzhou.
• Nonstop: China Southern flies Guangzhou↔Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane
• Connections: Via Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai common
• Time Zones: Guangzhou (UTC+8) is 2-3 hours behind Australian east coast (UTC+10/11)
• Visa: Australians need visa for mainland China (144-hr transit visa possible for connections)
Capital of Guangdong Province, Pearl River Delta megacity (pop. ~18M). Manufacturing, trade, finance hub. Canton Fair (2x/year) draws global buyers. Subtropical climate — humid summers, mild winters.