CAN
Guangzhou
China
17,177 km
10,673 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
17,177 km
10,673 mi / 9,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN TQS
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code CAN TQS
ICAO Code ZGGG SKTQ
City Guangzhou Tres Esquinas
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 50 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 0.750000, -75.230000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 17,177 kilometers (10,673 miles / 9,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 03:55 in Guangzhou, it's 14:55 in Tres Esquinas. 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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) 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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.