CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,193 km
10,062 miles
RIH
Río Hato
Panama
Distance
16,193 km
10,062 mi / 8,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN RIH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport
IATA Code CAN RIH
ICAO Code ZGGG MPSM
City Guangzhou Río Hato
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 50 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 8.380000, -80.130000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Río Hato (RIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 16,193 kilometers (10,062 miles / 8,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Panama. 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 19:58 in Guangzhou, it's 06:58 in Río Hato. With a 13-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 Río Hato (RIH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 338° (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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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