CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,247 km
8,231 miles
RFK
Rolling Fork
United States
Distance
13,247 km
8,231 mi / 7,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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CAN RFK
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rollang Field
IATA Code CAN RFK
ICAO Code ZGGG 5MS1
City Guangzhou Rolling Fork
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 32.950000, -90.850000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rolling Fork (RFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rollang Field (RFK) in Rolling Fork, United States is 13,247 kilometers (8,231 miles / 7,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 01:37 in Guangzhou, it's 11:37 in Rolling Fork. 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 Rolling Fork (RFK) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 335° (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 Rollang Field (RFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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