CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,543 km
5,930 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
9,543 km
5,930 mi / 5,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN RKV
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code CAN RKV
ICAO Code ZGGG BIRK
City Guangzhou Reykjavik
Country China Iceland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 50 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 64.130000, -21.940000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 9,543 kilometers (5,930 miles / 5,153 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 00:06 in Guangzhou, it's 16:06 in Reykjavik. 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 Reykjavik (RKV) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 40° (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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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