CAN
Guangzhou
China
19,602 km
12,180 miles
VLM
Villamontes
Bolivia
Distance
19,602 km
12,180 mi / 10,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAN VLM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport
IATA Code CAN VLM
ICAO Code ZGGG SLVM
City Guangzhou Villamontes
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 50 ft 1,305 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -21.260000, -63.410000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Villamontes (VLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) in Villamontes, Bolivia is 19,602 kilometers (12,180 miles / 10,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Bolivia. 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 09:07 in Guangzhou, it's 21:07 in Villamontes. With a 12-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 1,255 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Villamontes (VLM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Teniente Coronel Rafael Pabon Airport (VLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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