# Distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Nuqui (NQU)

> 16,582 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,582 km / 10,304 mi / 8,954 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 21° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 341° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Colombia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -13h (When it's 06:44 in Guangzhou, it's 17:44 in Nuqui)
- **Elevation difference**: 38 ft (NQU is lower than CAN)

## Airports

### [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Guangzhou, China
- ICAO: ZGGG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 23.390000, 113.300000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Reyes Murillo Airport (NQU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nqu-nuqui-reyes-murillo-airport/1ef266df-b57e-6bbe-8c44-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nuqui, Colombia
- ICAO: SKNQ
- Timezone: America/Bogota
- Coordinates: 5.700000, -77.280000
- Elevation: 12 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:44 in Guangzhou, it's 17:44 in Nuqui.
With a 13-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/can-guangzhou-guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e75-6adc-8880-06bb2780ed98)
- [Reyes Murillo Airport (NQU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nqu-nuqui-reyes-murillo-airport/1ef266df-b57e-6bbe-8c44-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)