CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,713 km
10,385 miles
MQU
Mariquita
Colombia
Distance
16,713 km
10,385 mi / 9,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN MQU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Jose Celestino Mutis Airport
IATA Code CAN MQU
ICAO Code ZGGG SKQU
City Guangzhou Mariquita
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 50 ft 1,531 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 5.210000, -74.880000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Mariquita (MQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) in Mariquita, Colombia is 16,713 kilometers (10,385 miles / 9,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 05:55 in Guangzhou, it's 16:55 in Mariquita. 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 1,481 feet between the two airports. Jose Celestino Mutis Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Mariquita (MQU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 345° (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 Jose Celestino Mutis Airport (MQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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