CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,511 km
5,910 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
9,511 km
5,910 mi / 5,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
135°
southeast

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CAN WHK
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code CAN WHK
ICAO Code ZGGG NZWK
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 50 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 9,511 kilometers (5,910 miles / 5,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 02:14 in Guangzhou, it's 07:14 in Whakatane Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 304° (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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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