CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,270 km
6,381 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
10,270 km
6,381 mi / 5,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
99°
east

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CAN PYE
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code CAN PYE
ICAO Code ZGGG NCPY
City Guangzhou Penrhyn Island
Country China CK
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 50 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 10,270 kilometers (6,381 miles / 5,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 CK. 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 14:28 in Guangzhou, it's 20:28 in Penrhyn Island. 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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 293° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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