AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
14,978 km
9,307 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
14,978 km
9,307 mi / 8,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guatemala
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AAZ CAN
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code AAZ CAN
ICAO Code MGQZ ZGGG
City Quezaltenango Guangzhou
Country Guatemala China
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,779 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 23.390000, 113.300000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 14,978 kilometers (9,307 miles / 8,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Quezaltenango, it's 19:45 in Guangzhou. With a 14-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 7,729 feet between the two airports. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 35° (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 Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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