CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,299 km
5,778 miles
GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
Distance
9,299 km
5,778 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
134°
southeast

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CAN GBZ
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Great Barrier Aerodrome
IATA Code CAN GBZ
ICAO Code ZGGG NZGB
City Guangzhou Claris
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 50 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -36.240000, 175.470000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Claris (GBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand is 9,299 kilometers (5,778 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 23:35 in Guangzhou, it's 04:35 in Claris. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Claris (GBZ) 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 Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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