CAN
Guangzhou
China
16,790 km
10,433 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
16,790 km
10,433 mi / 9,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN TAU
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code CAN TAU
ICAO Code ZGGG SKTA
City Guangzhou Tauramena
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 50 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 5.010000, -72.740000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 16,790 kilometers (10,433 miles / 9,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 23:40 in Guangzhou, it's 10:40 in Tauramena. 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 1,412 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 349° (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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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