CAN
Guangzhou
China
14,663 km
9,111 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
14,663 km
9,111 mi / 7,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN QCO
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code CAN QCO
ICAO Code ZGGG MUCO
City Guangzhou Colon
Country China Cuba
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Havana
Elevation 50 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 22.710000, -80.920000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 14,663 kilometers (9,111 miles / 7,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:22 in Guangzhou, it's 14:22 in Colon. 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 Colon (QCO) 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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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