CAN
Guangzhou
China
12,243 km
7,607 miles
RTN
Raton
United States
Distance
12,243 km
7,607 mi / 6,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN RTN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Raton Municipal/Crews Field
IATA Code CAN RTN
ICAO Code ZGGG KRTN
City Guangzhou Raton
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 50 ft 6,352 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 36.740000, -104.500000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Raton (RTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Raton Municipal/Crews Field (RTN) in Raton, United States is 12,243 kilometers (7,607 miles / 6,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 18:01 in Guangzhou, it's 03:01 in Raton. With a 15-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 6,302 feet between the two airports. Raton Municipal/Crews Field 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 Raton (RTN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Raton Municipal/Crews Field (RTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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