CAN
Guangzhou
China
6,879 km
4,274 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,879 km
4,274 mi / 3,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN RAH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code CAN RAH
ICAO Code ZGGG OERF
City Guangzhou Rafha
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 50 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 29.630000, 43.490000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 6,879 kilometers (4,274 miles / 3,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:42 in Guangzhou, it's 04:42 in Rafha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,424 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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