APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
11,713 km
7,278 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
11,713 km
7,278 mi / 6,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APK CAN
Airport Name Apataki Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code APK CAN
ICAO Code NTGD ZGGG
City Apataki Guangzhou
Country French Polynesia China
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 8 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 23.390000, 113.300000

Apataki (APK) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 11,713 kilometers (7,278 miles / 6,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 French Polynesia 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 01:17 in Apataki, it's 19:17 in Guangzhou. 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 Guangzhou (CAN) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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