AQP
Arequipa
Peru
19,080 km
11,856 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
19,080 km
11,856 mi / 10,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AQP CAN
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code AQP CAN
ICAO Code SPQU ZGGG
City Arequipa Guangzhou
Country Peru China
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 8,405 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 23.390000, 113.300000

Arequipa (AQP) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 19,080 kilometers (11,856 miles / 10,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Peru with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:08 in Arequipa, it's 20:08 in Guangzhou. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,355 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 34° (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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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