The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile is 19,566 kilometers (12,158 miles / 10,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Chile. 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 09:41 in Guangzhou, it's 22:41 in El Salvador. With a 11-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 5,190 feet between the two airports. Ricardo Garcia Posada 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 El Salvador (ESR) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). 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 Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.