CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,820 km
7,966 miles
REA
Reao Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
12,820 km
7,966 mi / 6,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
100°
east

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CAN REA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Reao Airport
IATA Code CAN REA
ICAO Code ZGGG NTGE
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 50 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -18.470000, -136.440000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Reao Airport (REA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Reao Airport (REA) in Reao Airport, French Polynesia is 12,820 kilometers (7,966 miles / 6,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 21:04 in Guangzhou, it's 03:04 in Reao Airport. 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 Reao Airport (REA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 288° (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 Reao Airport (REA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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