CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,703 km
6,029 miles
YOP
Rainbow Lake
Canada
Distance
9,703 km
6,029 mi / 5,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

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CAN YOP
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rainbow Lake Airport
IATA Code CAN YOP
ICAO Code ZGGG CYOP
City Guangzhou Rainbow Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 50 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 58.490000, -119.410000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rainbow Lake (YOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) in Rainbow Lake, Canada is 9,703 kilometers (6,029 miles / 5,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Canada. 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 08:34 in Guangzhou, it's 17:34 in Rainbow Lake. With a 15-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 1,709 feet between the two airports. Rainbow Lake Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Rainbow Lake (YOP) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 313° (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 Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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