CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,506 km
7,150 miles
RDR
Grand Forks
United States
Distance
11,506 km
7,150 mi / 6,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN RDR
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Grand Forks Afb Airport
IATA Code CAN RDR
ICAO Code ZGGG KRDR
City Guangzhou Grand Forks
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 911 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 48.000000, -97.400000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Grand Forks (RDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) in Grand Forks, United States is 11,506 kilometers (7,150 miles / 6,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Guangzhou, it's 22:42 in Grand Forks. With a 14-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 Grand Forks (RDR) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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