# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Royan/Medis (RYN)

> 9,880 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,880 km / 6,139 mi / 5,335 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 320° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → France
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 00:03 in Guangzhou, it's 18:03 in Royan/Medis)
- **Elevation difference**: 22 ft (RYN is higher than CAN)

## Airports

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Royan-Medis Airport (RYN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ryn-royanmedis-royan-medis-airport/1ef266df-4767-6158-bc89-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Royan/Medis, France
- ICAO: LFCY
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Coordinates: 45.630000, -0.970000
- Elevation: 72 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:03 in Guangzhou, it's 18:03 in Royan/Medis.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Royan-Medis Airport (RYN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ryn-royanmedis-royan-medis-airport/1ef266df-4767-6158-bc89-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)