CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,813 km
7,340 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
11,813 km
7,340 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
246°
west southwest

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CAN RHN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code CAN RHN
ICAO Code ZGGG FYSA
City Guangzhou Rosh Pinah
Country China Namibia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 50 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 11,813 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:28 in Guangzhou, it's 16:28 in Rosh Pinah. With a 6-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 1,820 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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