CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,635 km
10,336 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
16,635 km
10,336 mi / 8,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
179°
south

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CAN RGA
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code CAN RGA
ICAO Code ZGGG SAWE
City Guangzhou Rio Grande
Country China Argentina
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 50 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 16,635 kilometers (10,336 miles / 8,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 16:01 in Guangzhou, it's 05:01 in Rio Grande. 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.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RGA) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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