CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,481 km
5,891 miles
ROT
Rotorua
New Zealand
Distance
9,481 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
135°
southeast

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CAN ROT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rotorua Regional Airport
IATA Code CAN ROT
ICAO Code ZGGG NZRO
City Guangzhou Rotorua
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 50 ft 935 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -38.110000, 176.320000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rotorua (ROT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, New Zealand is 9,481 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 New Zealand. 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 04:19 in Guangzhou, it's 09:19 in Rotorua. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rotorua (ROT) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 305° (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 Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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