CAN
Guangzhou
China
13,154 km
8,174 miles
RKW
Rockwood
United States
Distance
13,154 km
8,174 mi / 7,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN RKW
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rockwood Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAN RKW
ICAO Code ZGGG KRKW
City Guangzhou Rockwood
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 1,664 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 35.920000, -84.690000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rockwood (RKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) in Rockwood, United States is 13,154 kilometers (8,174 miles / 7,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 18:37 in Guangzhou, it's 04:37 in Rockwood. 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 1,614 feet between the two airports. Rockwood Municipal Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Rockwood (RKW) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 341° (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 Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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