Dongguan to Malambo flights
Malambo lies 16,135 km (10,026 mi) north of Dongguan, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 21 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dongguan | Malambo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Colombia |
| Population | 9.6 million | 129,148 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 42 km out | BAQ, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 523000 | 083020–083028 |
Clocks in Malambo are 13 h behind Dongguan right now, so a 21 h 26 min journey lands only 8 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malambo
Crossing from China into Colombia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Peso (COP); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dongguan
Dongguan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN, 62 km), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 80 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 98 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 70 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 87 km).
Arriving in Malambo
Malambo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG, 93 km), Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport | BAQ | 3 km (2 mi) | 9,842 ft | 98 ft |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | CTG | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,530 ft | 4 ft |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport (regional) | SMR | 66 km (41 mi) | 5,577 ft | 22 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 16,135 km (10,026 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Malambo from Dongguan?
16,135 km (10,026 mi) in a straight line, north of Dongguan.
How long does it take to get from Dongguan to Malambo by air?
About 21 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dongguan and Malambo?
Malambo is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Dongguan to Malambo flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ); Malambo also has CTG, SMR.
What currency do I need in Malambo?
The Peso (COP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.