CAN
Guangzhou
China
18,910 km
11,750 miles
RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
Distance
18,910 km
11,750 mi / 10,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
192°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CAN RCU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Area De Material Airport
IATA Code CAN RCU
ICAO Code ZGGG SAOC
City Guangzhou Rio Cuarto
Country China Argentina
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 50 ft 1,380 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -33.090000, -64.260000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina is 18,910 kilometers (11,750 miles / 10,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:19 in Guangzhou, it's 23:19 in Rio Cuarto. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,330 feet between the two airports. Area De Material Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). 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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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