CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,807 km
7,336 miles
FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
11,807 km
7,336 mi / 6,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
101°
east

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CAN FAV
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Fakarava Airport
IATA Code CAN FAV
ICAO Code ZGGG NTGF
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 50 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -16.050000, -145.660000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Fakarava Airport (FAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia is 11,807 kilometers (7,336 miles / 6,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:36 in Guangzhou, it's 23:36 in Fakarava Airport. 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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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