How to Travel from Toronto to Guangzhou
Note: All the times listed below are the local time at the airport.Best Way: Direct Toronto to Guangzhou Flights: nearly 16h, CNY 11,000
There is only one direct flight available every week from Toronto to Guangzhou. That’s CZ312 of China Southern Airlines. On Friday, the flight departs from Toronto Pearson International Airport at local time 17:30, and directly arrives at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport at China time 21:15 the next day. The flight would take you 15 hours and 45 minutes in total.
Ticket Fare: CNY 11,000 for Economy Class
Toronto - Hong Kong - Guangzhou Flights: 17-19.5h, CNY11,500-13,200
| Flight | Toronto - Hong Kong - Guangzhou |
|---|---|
| CX825 - CX988 CX829 - CX982 | |
| Ticket Price | CNY11,500-13,200 |
| Duration | 17-19.5 |
| Departure time | From Toronto: 01:40; 15:55 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Toronto Pearson Airport - Hong Kong Airport - Guangzhou Baiyun Airport |
Toronto - Shanghai - Guangzhou Flights: nearly 19h, CNY 13,000
| Flight | Toronto - Shanghai - Guangzhou |
|---|---|
| MU208 - FM 9319 | |
| Ticket Price | CNY13,000 |
| Duration | about 20h |
| Departure time | From Toronto: 16:25 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Toronto Pearson Airport - Shanghai Pudong Airport - Guangzhou Baiyun Airport |
Tips for Travelling from Toronto to Guangzhou
Do Canadians need a visa to travel to Guangzhou?
Yes, you do need to apply for a China visa before going to China. You could apply for the visa to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in your city, in advance of your Toronto to Guangzhou trip.
Big Time Difference between Toronto and Guangzhou
China time is 13 hours earlier than the Toronto time. For example, when it’s 00:00 in Toronto, it has already been 13:00 in Guangzhou the same day. You may have to deal with the jet lag after the long flying journey.
Money Exchange between Canadian Dollar & China Yuan
1 CAD ≈ 5.4 CNY at the current rate
You can find the money exchange counters when you arrive at Guangzhou airport. It’s very convenient for you to exchange cash. Of course, you can also take a small bit of cash with you on the plane, but don’t take much, for it is inconvenient, unsafe and not allowed.
Voltage and Plug Differences
Canadian voltage is fixed at 110-120V/ 60Hz, while China’s voltage is 220V/ 50Hz. What’s more, the three-pin plugs in the two countries are different, either. Made in American standard, plugs in Toronto have one round and two square pins. But Chinese ones are made with three square pins. So in addition to voltage transformer, you need to take a plug adaptor, too.
Make Phone Calls from Toronto to Guangzhou
Dial 011 + China country code 86 + Guangzhou city code 020 + phone number From Guangzhou to Toronto:
Dial Canada country code 001 + Toronto city code 416/ 647 + phone number
If you are trying to call a cell phone, you don’t need to dial the city code.
How to Return from Guangzhou to Toronto
No direct flight is available between the two cities at present. Passengers can choose to take a layover at Hong Kong Airport or Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Guangzhou - Hong Kong - Toronto
| Flight | Guangzhou - Hong Kong - Toronto |
|---|---|
| CX983 - CX826 | |
| Ticket Price | CNY25,000 |
| Duration | about 23 hours |
| Departure time | From Guangzhou: 10:15 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Guangzhou Baiyun Airport - Hong Kong Airport - Toronto Pearson Airport |
Guangzhou - Shanghai - Toronto
| Flight | Guangzhou - Shanghai - Toronto |
|---|---|
| FM9302 - MU207 | |
| Ticket Price | CNY12,100 |
| Duration | 19h |
| Departure time | From Guangzhou: 7:30 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Guangzhou Baiyun Airport - Shanghai Pudong Airport - Toronto Pearson Airport |