Guangzhou to Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa flights
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa lies 15,084 km (9,373 mi) north-east of Guangzhou, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 20 h 5 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.
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| Guangzhou | Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Guatemala |
| Population | 18.7 million | 112,780 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 386 m (1,266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | GUA, 60 km out |
| Postal codes | 510000 | 05002 |
Clocks in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa are 14 h behind Guangzhou right now, so a 20 h 5 min journey lands only 6 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa
Crossing from China into Guatemala: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Quetzal (GTQ); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Guangzhou
Guangzhou is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 78 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 19 km).
Arriving in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Retalhuleu Airport (RER, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | 60 km (37 mi) | 9,800 ft | 4,952 ft |
| Retalhuleu Airport (regional) | RER | 75 km (47 mi) | 5,065 ft | 656 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 15,084 km (9,373 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 Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa from Guangzhou?
15,084 km (9,373 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa by air?
About 20 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa?
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Guatemala against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA); Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa also has RER.
What currency do I need in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.