CAN
Guangzhou
China
10,633 km
6,607 miles
RLD
Richland
United States
Distance
10,633 km
6,607 mi / 5,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

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CAN RLD
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Richland Airport
IATA Code CAN RLD
ICAO Code ZGGG KRLD
City Guangzhou Richland
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 394 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 46.310000, -119.300000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Richland (RLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Richland Airport (RLD) in Richland, United States is 10,633 kilometers (6,607 miles / 5,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 14:37 in Guangzhou, it's 22:37 in Richland. With a 16-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 Richland (RLD) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 313° (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 Richland Airport (RLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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