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Distance from Dubai to Guangzhou

5,842 km (3,630 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

5,842 km

Kilometers

3,630 miles

Miles

~7h 22m

Est. Flight

4h

Time Difference

Dubai

UAE
Area: 4,114 km²
Population: 3.33M
Timezone: UTC+4
Elevation: 5m

Guangzhou

China
Area: 7,434 km²
Population: 18.68M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 21m

Dubai and Guangzhou sit on opposite sides of the region, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 7h 22m by commercial jet.

Dubai is known for Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah, while Guangzhou is famous for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum).

In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 1.8x larger than Dubai. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Dubai from Guangzhou?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Dubai to Guangzhou is 5,842 km (3,630 miles).

How long is the flight from Dubai to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take approximately 7h 22m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Dubai bigger than Guangzhou?

Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 4,114 km².

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