CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,627 km
6,604 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
10,627 km
6,604 mi / 5,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAN RAR
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code CAN RAR
ICAO Code ZGGG NCRG
City Guangzhou Avarua
Country China CK
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 50 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 10,627 kilometers (6,604 miles / 5,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 CK. 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 23:01 in Guangzhou, it's 05:01 in Avarua. 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 Avarua (RAR) 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 Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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