CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,534 km
5,924 miles
OLI
Rif
Iceland
Distance
9,534 km
5,924 mi / 5,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
343°
north northwest

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CAN OLI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rif Airport
IATA Code CAN OLI
ICAO Code ZGGG BIRF
City Guangzhou Rif
Country China Iceland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 50 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 64.910000, -23.820000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rif (OLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland is 9,534 kilometers (5,924 miles / 5,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:54 in Guangzhou, it's 09:54 in Rif. With a 8-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 Rif (OLI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). 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 Rif Airport (OLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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