CAN
Guangzhou
China
14,549 km
9,040 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
14,549 km
9,040 mi / 7,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN RSD
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code CAN RSD
ICAO Code ZGGG MYER
City Guangzhou Rock Sound
Country China Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nassau
Elevation 50 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 24.900000, -76.180000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 14,549 kilometers (9,040 miles / 7,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 Bahamas. 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 20:54 in Guangzhou, it's 07:54 in Rock Sound. 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 Rock Sound (RSD) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 348° (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 Rock Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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