CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,683 km
7,260 miles
RAL
Riverside
United States
Distance
11,683 km
7,260 mi / 6,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

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CAN RAL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Riverside Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAN RAL
ICAO Code ZGGG KRAL
City Guangzhou Riverside
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 819 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 33.950000, -117.450000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Riverside (RAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) in Riverside, United States is 11,683 kilometers (7,260 miles / 6,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 17:51 in Guangzhou, it's 01:51 in Riverside. With a 16-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 Riverside (RAL) 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 Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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