CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,853 km
6,123 miles
CXI
Banana
Kiribati
Distance
9,853 km
6,123 mi / 5,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
88°
east

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CAN CXI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Cassidy International Airport
IATA Code CAN CXI
ICAO Code ZGGG PLCH
City Guangzhou Banana
Country China Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 50 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 1.990000, -157.350000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Banana (CXI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Banana, Kiribati is 9,853 kilometers (6,123 miles / 5,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Kiribati. 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 16:44 in Guangzhou, it's 22:44 in Banana. With a 6-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 Banana (CXI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Cassidy International Airport (CXI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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