CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,167 km
5,696 miles
RFN
Raufarhofn
Iceland
Distance
9,167 km
5,696 mi / 4,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
342°
north northwest

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CAN RFN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Raufarhofn Airport
IATA Code CAN RFN
ICAO Code ZGGG BIRG
City Guangzhou Raufarhofn
Country China Iceland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 50 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 66.410000, -15.920000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Raufarhofn (RFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) in Raufarhofn, Iceland is 9,167 kilometers (5,696 miles / 4,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Guangzhou, it's 10:41 in Raufarhofn. With a 8-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 Raufarhofn (RFN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). 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 Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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