AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,300 km
5,779 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL CAN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code AKL CAN
ICAO Code NZAA ZGGG
City Auckland Guangzhou
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 23.390000, 113.300000

Auckland (AKL) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:56 in Auckland, it's 13:56 in Guangzhou. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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