CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,948 km
10,531 miles
PPN
Popayan
Colombia
Distance
16,948 km
10,531 mi / 9,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN PPN
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport
IATA Code CAN PPN
ICAO Code ZGGG SKPP
City Guangzhou Popayan
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 50 ft 5,687 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 2.450000, -76.610000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Popayan (PPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 16,948 kilometers (10,531 miles / 9,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 18:01 in Guangzhou, it's 05:01 in Popayan. 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 5,637 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Popayan (PPN) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 340° (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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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