CAN
Guangzhou
China
18,846 km
11,710 miles
MQK
San Matias
Bolivia
Distance
18,846 km
11,710 mi / 10,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN MQK
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport San Matias Airport
IATA Code CAN MQK
ICAO Code ZGGG SLTI
City Guangzhou San Matias
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 50 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -16.340000, -58.400000

Guangzhou (CAN) to San Matias (MQK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to San Matias Airport (MQK) in San Matias, Bolivia is 18,846 kilometers (11,710 miles / 10,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Bolivia. 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 04:13 in Guangzhou, it's 16:13 in San Matias. With a 12-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 San Matias (MQK) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 47° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and San Matias Airport (MQK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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