CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,652 km
7,240 miles
RAP
Rapid City
United States
Distance
11,652 km
7,240 mi / 6,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN RAP
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rapid City Regional Airport
IATA Code CAN RAP
ICAO Code ZGGG KRAP
City Guangzhou Rapid City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 3,204 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 44.050000, -103.060000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rapid City (RAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) in Rapid City, United States is 11,652 kilometers (7,240 miles / 6,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 16:40 in Guangzhou, it's 01:40 in Rapid City. 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 3,154 feet between the two airports. Rapid City Regional Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RAP) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 326° (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 Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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