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ShanghaiGuangzhou

Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Guangzhou (CAN)

Timezone shift0hDirectionneutralFlight time1h 30mDistance1,202 kmDirect8 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

1,202 km

Fastest Flight

1h 30m

Timezone Shift

0h

Direct Airlines

8

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321-100/200
Airbus A321neo
+11 more

Shanghai to Guangzhou Flights

Flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 06:45 and 07:30. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 1,202 km (747 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Guangzhou

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference:choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Arrival Strategy for Guangzhou

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to natural sunlight and engage in light physical activity to reset your internal clock and combat early fatigue.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should strategically time a short 20-30 minute nap to refresh without entering deep sleep, then seek outdoor exposure to regulate wakefulness.

Evening Arrival

Evening arrivals require minimal stimulation; proceed directly to your accommodation, limit screen time, and prepare for immediate sleep to synchronize with local time.

Best Time to Visit Guangzhou

Monthly climate overview

subtropical

Jan

17°

10°

20mm

Feb

18°

11°

30mm

Mar

22°

15°

50mm

Apr

26°

19°

90mm

May

30°

23°

150mm

Jun

33°

26°

220mm

Jul

34°

27°

280mm

Aug

34°

27°

250mm

Sep

31°

24°

180mm

Oct

27°

20°

80mm

Nov

22°

16°

40mm

Dec

18°

11°

25mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

PVG

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 5.1/10

CAN

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

CZ
China Southern Airlines
06:45Boeing 777-300ER1h 30m
CZ
China Southern Airlines
06:45Boeing 777-300ER1h 30m
CZ
China Southern Airlines
06:55Airbus A330-3001h 30m

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