CAN
Guangzhou
China
19,421 km
12,067 miles
CPO
Copiapo
Chile
Distance
19,421 km
12,067 mi / 10,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CAN CPO
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Desierto de Atacama Airport
IATA Code CAN CPO
ICAO Code ZGGG SCAT
City Guangzhou Copiapo
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 50 ft 670 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -27.260000, -70.780000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Copiapo (CPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile is 19,421 kilometers (12,067 miles / 10,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:06 in Guangzhou, it's 19:06 in Copiapo. With a 11-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 Copiapo (CPO) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). 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 Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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