Guangzhou (CAN) to Dubai (DXB) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Dubai (DXB): China Southern Airlines and Emirates. The two airports are 3,621 miles (5,827 km) apart. There are also 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kathmandu, Delhi and Dhaka and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from CAN to DXB
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book CAN to DXB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines, Emirates
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates
What CAN to DXB costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantage | 25,000 | 40,000 | $14–60 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 40,000 | 70,000 | $54–260 |
CAN to DXB with one stop
48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kathmandu (KTM)Nepal Airlines the whole wayRA
H9RA - Via Delhi (DEL)IndiGo the whole way
+2 - Via Dhaka (DAC)US-Bangla Airlines and Biman Bangladesh Airlines the whole wayBSBGBG+1
- Via Lahore (LHE)China Southern Airlines, then Emirates, Airblue and 4 morePAPK+3
- Via Kolkata (CCU)IndiGo, then Emirates and flydubai
- Via Hanoi (HAN)China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and 2 more, then Emirates
+1
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U
+5
3U - Via Chongqing (CKG)Air China the whole way3U+6
- Via Islamabad (ISB)China Southern Airlines, then Emirates, Airblue and 3 morePAPK+2
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole wayAQ+1
- Via Yangon (RGN)Myanmar Airways International the whole way8M8M
- Via Wuhan (WUH)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air, then flydubai
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
CAN to DXB: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CAN to DXB?
China Southern Airlines and Emirates fly nonstop from Guangzhou (CAN) to Dubai (DXB).
How far is Guangzhou from Dubai by plane?
Guangzhou (CAN) and Dubai (DXB) are 3,621 miles (5,827 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CAN to DXB award flights?
5 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does CAN to DXB cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 25,000 miles in economy with American AAdvantage and 40,000 in business with American AAdvantage, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Guangzhou and Dubai?
The most direct connections are through Kathmandu (KTM), Delhi (DEL), Dhaka (DAC), Lahore (LHE) and Kolkata (CCU). On 30 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Nepal Airlines through Kathmandu.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.