AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
11,679 km
7,257 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
11,679 km
7,257 mi / 6,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AXR CAN
Airport Name Arutua Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code AXR CAN
ICAO Code NTGU ZGGG
City N/A Guangzhou
Country French Polynesia China
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 9 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -15.250000, -146.620000 23.390000, 113.300000

Arutua Airport (AXR) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 11,679 kilometers (7,257 miles / 6,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Arutua Airport, it's 16:19 in Guangzhou. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Arutua Airport (AXR) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arutua Airport (AXR) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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