CAN
Guangzhou
China
17,291 km
10,744 miles
LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
Distance
17,291 km
10,744 mi / 9,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

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CAN LQM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Caucaya Airport
IATA Code CAN LQM
ICAO Code ZGGG SKLG
City Guangzhou Puerto Leguizamo
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 50 ft 573 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -0.180000, -74.770000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia is 17,291 kilometers (10,744 miles / 9,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Colombia. 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 22:06 in Guangzhou, it's 09:06 in Puerto Leguizamo. 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 Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 342° (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 Caucaya Airport (LQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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