ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
17,236 km
10,710 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
17,236 km
10,710 mi / 9,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATF CAN
Airport Name Chachoan Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code ATF CAN
ICAO Code SEAM ZGGG
City Ambato Guangzhou
Country Ecuador China
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 8,502 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 23.390000, 113.300000

Ambato (ATF) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 17,236 kilometers (10,710 miles / 9,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Ecuador 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 10:56 in Ambato, it's 23:56 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 8,452 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Chachoan Airport (ATF) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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