CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,398 km
8,325 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
13,398 km
8,325 mi / 7,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

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CAN RFG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code CAN RFG
ICAO Code ZGGG KRFG
City Guangzhou Refugio
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 28.300000, -97.300000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 13,398 kilometers (8,325 miles / 7,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 22:52 in Guangzhou, it's 08:52 in Refugio. 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 Refugio (RFG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 327° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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