CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,481 km
7,134 miles
RIW
Riverton
United States
Distance
11,481 km
7,134 mi / 6,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CAN RIW
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Central Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code CAN RIW
ICAO Code ZGGG KRIW
City Guangzhou Riverton
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 5,516 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 43.060000, -108.460000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Riverton (RIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States is 11,481 kilometers (7,134 miles / 6,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 08:41 in Guangzhou, it's 18:41 in Riverton. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,466 feet between the two airports. Central Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riverton (RIW) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 321° (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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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