CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,563 km
7,185 miles
RGI
Rangiroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
11,563 km
7,185 mi / 6,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
100°
east

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CAN RGI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rangiroa Airport
IATA Code CAN RGI
ICAO Code ZGGG NTTG
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 50 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -14.950000, -147.660000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) in Rangiroa Airport, French Polynesia is 11,563 kilometers (7,185 miles / 6,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 02:28 in Guangzhou, it's 08:28 in Rangiroa 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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 291° (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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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