CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,714 km
6,657 miles
RLT
Arlit
Niger
Distance
10,714 km
6,657 mi / 5,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN RLT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Arlit Airport
IATA Code CAN RLT
ICAO Code ZGGG DRZL
City Guangzhou Arlit
Country China Niger
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Niamey
Elevation 50 ft 1,443 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 18.790000, 7.370000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Arlit (RLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger is 10,714 kilometers (6,657 miles / 5,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Niger. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:37 in Guangzhou, it's 06:37 in Arlit. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,393 feet between the two airports. Arlit Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Arlit (RLT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). 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 Arlit Airport (RLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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